From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.

Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems

The new war has led to panic buying and a surge in food prices for Gazans as they try to recover from Israel’s two-year offensive against Hamas.