Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories, June 16, 2026 (AFP) - Gaza tailor turns waste fabrics into dresses for girls

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2026-06-16

A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker's shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face. Trimmed with delicate tulle and topped with a soft veil, the dress looks fit for a celebration. Few would guess that parts of it are from discarded fabric or an old gown salvaged from the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The dress is the work of 24-year-old tailor Amir al-Rantisi, who has made it hi......

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