Rescue and Provide For My Family

Due to the deadly war on Gaza, I lost my sister 39 yrs, and her four children; Raghad 15 yrs, Malak 13 yrs, Essam 10 yrs and Maryam 7 yrs. I was called at 4am by my family in Gaza to inform me that my sister’s house was air-struck killing my sister, her four children, my aunty, and four extended family members. My two nephews 19, & 10 yrs and niece 20 yrs were injured and received urgent medical procedures, one experienced a head injury and internal brain bleeding.

Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago I also lost one of my nephews who was 28 yrs mechanical engineer, dreamt of immigrating for a better life due to Gaza’s blockade and difficult life. He was killed before pursuing his dream. We also lost 17 other extended family members in this deadly war. Unfortunately, the situation is deteriorating for my family, while I am fearing losing any other family members.

My family lost all they own. Their houses and properties are now nothing but rubbles. My mother’s building, brothers’, sister’s and uncles’ houses were all targeted and completely destroyed. My brothers have also lost their savings, jobs and source of income as their workplaces have also been targeted in Gaza.

My family forcibly evacuated from one place to the other at least 5 times to different houses, including a hospital, trying to find refuge and a safe place to stay. Life is unliveable in Gaza due to the ongoing bombardment, death of hunger, dehydration, illnesses, poor health system and lack of medication.