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Owner of bombed bookstore in Gaza feels hope after $100,000 fundraiser

Shaban Aslim’s emotional interview went viral after Israeli air strikes destroyed his family’s bookstore in Gaza.

Moved by his story, an online campaign has raised $130,000 to help him rebuild his business, giving hope that his dream can still survive.
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