As 2025 ends, Palestinians in Gaza reflect on two years of war that have left most residents displaced and living in makeshift tents. With much of the territory's infrastructure destroyed, daily life is marked by hardship, scarcity of essentials like water and electricity, and the trauma of repeated displacement. Despite the devastation, many Gazans express a fragile hope that the new year will bring an end to their suffering, a lasting peace, and the chance to rebuild their homes and communities. Amid ongoing humanitarian challenges, the desire for a return to normalcy and dignity unites those who have endured so much.