Gaza Strip - Recent Displaced Gazans in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, have shared their New Year’s wishes for peace and the rebuilding of their homes in 2025. As Gaza continues to be ravaged by war, residents say their greatest hope for the new year is to see an end to the conflict and to return to their homes -- a simple dream that remains an immense challenge to achieve. The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 45,541, with 108,338 more injured, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Monday. Shotlist: Central Gaza Strip - Recent: 1. Tents in temporary shelter camp; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed Masri, displaced Gazan (partially overlaid with shot 3): "Our wish is for this war to end with the arrival of the new year and for the aggression against Gaza to cease. I once had big dreams and ambitions, especially to pursue a postgraduate degree and conduct scientific research. This war has destroyed everything. I hope we can see the light of hope for the future, to once again pursue all the good things in life, like education and research, and to break free from the devastation brought by the war."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Central Gaza Strip - Recent 3. Tents; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Destroyed buildings; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Sarah Hassan, displaced Gazan: "Today is my birthday. I am now 11 years old. I had hoped to have a big birthday party at home. My wish for the new year is to return to my home, have a birthday party, invite all my friends and family, go to the park, and do everything I dream of.”; Central Gaza Strip - Recent 6. Destroyed buildings, debris; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Shadi Abu Tayir, displaced Gazan: "My wish for the new year is to rebuild Gaza so that people can return to their homes. The current situation is unlivable, as nearly all the houses have been destroyed, whether in Rafah, Gaza City, or the eastern Gaza Strip, it's the same everywhere."; Central Gaza Strip - Recent 8. Destroyed buildings, debris; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 9. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Reem Hannouneh, displaced Gazan (ending with shot 10): "I hope to return to Gaza City, to my home, and see my family and loved ones, to end this year-long suffering. We have endured war, hunger, skyrocketing prices, and flour shortages. Not just me, but all the residents of Gaza City and our loved ones, I hope we can all safely return to Gaza City. I hope we can have food, safety, and everything necessary for survival."; Central Gaza Strip - Recent 10. Various of destroyed buildings, people at outdoor market; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 11. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Nabil Maqdad, displaced Gazan (ending with shot 12): "My wish is to live a peaceful life. I hope the war stops so we can return to our homes. Honestly, we are truly exhausted. Even living in tents would be fine, as long as we can go back to our homes. I hope the war ends and all the suffering comes to an end."; Central Gaza Strip - Recent 12. Various of people waiting for food with food containers in hands; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 13. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Nuha Nasser, displaced Gazan: "My greatest wish is to have a home where I can live peacefully with my children. We are truly exhausted. We just want to settle down in our own home, reunite with our children, and return to the old days when we were together. I hope the war stops and my children's wishes can come true. The children are like orphans now, with no future ahead of them."; Central Gaza Strip - Recent 14. Various of volunteers cooking; Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip - Dec 28, 2024 15. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Bashir Masri, displaced Gazan (partially overlaid with shots 16-17): "My wish for the new year is that this terrible war ends, that the gunfire, killings, deaths and destruction stop. We hope to return to our homes, celebrate weddings with our children, feel joy, and fulfill the dreams we had before the war. This war has blocked all paths. We fled from the north to the south, escaping the shadow of killing and death. In the new year, we hope for an end to the war. As a 60-year-old, I've faced problems, wars, and destruction throughout my life. Every two years, there's another war. When will this end? We hope the war ends and that, like people in other countries, we can live a peaceful and secure life and build a future for our children."; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] Central Gaza Strip - Recent 16. Various of children playing with food containers; 17. Various of people scrambling for food; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 18. Various of shelter. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]