On 7 October, Fadwa al-Hassani, 31, went into labor.
A year into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, she and her family were trapped in their home in the al-Shaboura area of Rafah refugee camp, however, which was besieged by the Israeli military.
“It was just before midnight when I started feeling labor pains,” Fadwa told The Electronic Intifada.
Communications were haphazard, however. Her husband, Yusuf, 34, tried to call an ambulance, but he couldn’t get through to anyone.
Braving the streets was also risky.
“The occupation forces were targeting anyone or any vehicle moving inside the camp,” Fadwa said…..more
