A report from the Waco Tribune-Herald mentions a situation in Gaza's tent camps. Cigarette lighters have become essential items there. Due to a war that has been ongoing for almost three years, there are shortages of basic goods.
As a result, lighters are being shared among many families. The lighters are passed from one tent to another, highlighting the resourcefulness of the people in the face of scarcity. For more information on this situation, readers can refer to the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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