“More than half of the Conservatory was burned. All the instruments were broken, thrown outside. You start seeing cases of instruments as soon as you get close to the Conservatory on the streets. Violins, we had more than 50, completely smashed. Cellos, more than 40, completely smashed.”

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Gaza’s only concert grand piano becomes image of hope

An instrument spotted still intact in a burned Gaza music school has become a talisman for local musicians.