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Israel Waits for Retaliation From Iran; Some West Bank Men Want to Become Martyrs

State of the World from NPR

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Despair and Martyrdom: Young Lives in the West Bank

This chapter examines the emotional turmoil faced by young Palestinians in the West Bank, focusing on 18-year-old Ahmad Aslan's desire for martyrdom amidst ongoing conflict. Through his family's grief, it highlights the pervasive hopelessness and the harsh realities of life in refugee camps, where dreams of peace are eclipsed by violence.

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