Hala al-Aswad has two daughters with disabilities.
One of her daughters Fedaa was diagnosed with lymphatic filariasis (commonly known as elephantiasis) when she was just 8 months old. Fedaa is now 23.
Another daughter Nedaa was born with cirrhosis. She is now aged 21.
Before the current Israeli war on Gaza, Hala did everything she could so that her daughters could be happy.
Although the family are poor, they managed – with the help of donations – to furnish the sisters’ room so that it would be as comfortable as possible. Hala made sure they got the best treatment she could find and brought them on regular day trips.
Then the genocide began…..more
