**Gaza Families Forced Back to War Zone Despite Medical Needs**
In the midst of a brutal conflict, two families from Gaza have been forced back to their war-torn home after receiving medical treatment in Jordan. The decision has left them worried about the lives of their children, who require ongoing care.
Enas Abu Dqa, 33, was relieved when her daughter Niveen, just seven months old, received a life-saving open-heart operation in Jordan earlier this year. However, the family’s joy was short-lived as they were informed that they would be sent back to Gaza despite Niveen still requiring treatment.
“We left when there was a truce,” Enas said, frustrated by the decision. “How could they send us back after the war started?”
The Jordanian authorities claimed that Niveen had completed her treatment and was ready to return home. However, Enas insists that this is not true, and that her daughter’s condition is still critical.
“Niveen’s condition is very bad and could lead to death,” Enas warned. “She has heart failure. She can suffocate and turn blue. She can’t live in a tent any longer.”
The family was eventually reunited with Niveen’s father and other siblings in Gaza, but their worry is that her ongoing treatment will be compromised by the harsh conditions in the war zone.
Meanwhile, another family, the Bassels, has also been affected by the decision to send Gazan children back home despite their medical needs. Mohammed, just over one year old, suffers from severe food allergies and asthma, and his mother Nihaya is concerned that he didn’t receive the treatment he needed while in Jordan.
“We are back to living in fear, hunger, and death,” Nihaya said, her eyes filling with tears. “How can I give this child the milk he needs? He won’t eat because he would get sick if he did.”
The Israeli army has imposed an intensive siege on Gaza for 11 weeks now, cutting off all supplies, including food, medicine, and fuel. International organizations have warned that the situation is dire, with many families struggling to access basic necessities.
The UN has welcomed a recent delivery of baby food and aid but called it a “drop in the ocean”. The crossing by five lorries was a small respite from the ongoing crisis.
The two families’ stories highlight the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians, particularly children. Despite receiving medical treatment abroad, they have been forced back to their war-torn home, leaving them with few options but to hope that their children’s lives can be saved amidst the chaos.
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