A Palestinian craftsman in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza is meticulously repairing ouds damaged during the recent conflict. Suhail Abu Shawish’s workshop, a humble space constructed from salvaged materials, has become a haven for the treasured instruments. The ouds bear the physical marks of the war, showing scars from shelling and destruction. Abu Shawish painstakingly restores these instruments, tuning strings and rebuilding broken pieces. His work represents a powerful symbol of cultural preservation and resilience in the face of ongoing hardship. The repair efforts offer a small measure of normalcy and hope within the devastated landscape of Gaza.