In a rare sight from Gaza, 18-year-old Raghad Loai Mhanna posted a video of herself in a cap and gown, jumping with joy and excitement upon learning that she passed her high school exams on Oct 17.

She says her road to graduation was long and fraught as she navigated war, lack of access to educational facilities and caring for her four younger sisters while being separated from her mother.

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