Clowns drawing smiles in Gaza

Clowns entertaining Gaza children in the eastern district of Shujaya

Children in Gaza get their faces painted

A clown carries two children as they laugh

Children and adults in Gaza gather around for a show

Children in Gaza gather around for a show

A Gazan boy with his face painted

Children and adults cheer on a group of clowns in Gaza

Two clowns entertain the crowd in Gaza

Children playing games and competitions in Shujaya, Gaza

Children cheer on the clowns with destroyed homes and buildings as a backdrop

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