A family from Medway, Massachusetts, is stuck in Gaza after Hamas launched an attack in Israel. Despite assurances of an evacuation plan, the family is still waiting for a way to safety, huddled together and trying to protect their 1-year-old son.
Abood Okal and Wafaa Abuzayda were visiting family with their 1-year-old son, Yousef, when Hamas launched a surprise attack in Israel on Oct. 7.A family from Medway, Massachusetts, that has been stuck in Gaza for the past three weeks is still alive but desperate for a way out of the country as
"We all huddled together, so close so that in case something happens unpredicted, we would all at least face the same fate. We would stay together or basically be gone together," Okal said."Every night we try to sandwich Yousef in between us. This way in case of the house was targeted for some reason or if a nearby bombing happens, in case of any flying debris, or shattered glass made its way, at least he would be protected to some degree.
According to Okal, they still have no official updates from the U.S. State Department regarding when they can expect to leave Gaza and head home to safety back in the states. During a press briefing Thursday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller acknowledged"a number” of civilians have died in Gaza and they're"working to do everything" they can to"minimize civilian harm."
“We moved to the next stage in the war,” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in remarks broadcast Saturday. “Last evening, the ground shook in Gaza. We attacked above ground and underground. … The instructions to the forces are clear. The campaign will continue until further notice.”
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