Gaza war keeps families and couples separated

Summary

Families have been scattered by the war in Gaza, with fathers separated from their children and couples unable to reunite and marry. The Guardian reports that Wijdan Abu Matar left Gaza in November 2023 with her eight children for medical treatment, while her injured husband, Hatem, remained behind. The family had been living in Nuseirat refugee camp when the war began with the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; ten days later, an Israeli strike hit a tower near their home and injured Wijdan and every member of her family.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports on families and couples kept apart by the Gaza war, including Wijdan Abu Matar, who left Gaza with her eight children for medical treatment while her injured husband remained behind.