Saving Musab's family from war

My name is Musab Ahmad Hamouda, born in 1996. I am married and have three children; my wife, Aya Abu al-Qumbaz, was born in 1999. My eldest child, Lina, is six years old, and I have twins, Alma and Lama, who are four years old.

Our life was beautiful before the war struck Gaza. We lived in peace and stability, but on October 7th, everything turned upside down. We lost our home, our jobs, our dreams, and we were forced to leave everything behind and flee to the south without shelter or source of income.

Now, we are deprived of the most basic necessities of life. We stand in long lines to get water, even though it is not suitable for use. We wait in queues for bread, often returning home disappointed, not knowing if we will get what we need or if we will spend the day with nothing.

Our suffering is exacerbated by the starvation policy enforced by the occupation, which prevents food and drink from entering. We find ourselves searching for ways to feed our hungry children. We live in a tent that offers no protection from the cold of winter or the heat of summer, adding to our pain and suffering.

We have turned to seek help, hoping for your support so we can leave the Gaza Strip and secure a better life for our children. We appeal to you to be a part of our story and help us protect our children from death, hunger, and disease.

Thank you for any support you can offer us; every word and every action can have a profound impact on our lives.

I understand that the situation in Gaza is tragic and extremely complex, affecting the lives of many deeply. War does not only mean losing homes and jobs; it also means losing hope and security.

Children, like Lina, Alma, and Lama, are the most affected victims, as they are deprived of the innocence and safety they should enjoy. They grow up in an environment filled with fear, witnessing their families suffer from hunger and illness, which impacts their mental and physical health.

Living in a tent means being unable to provide for basic needs. Clean water is scarce, and food is often unavailable or unfit for consumption. Each day becomes a new challenge to meet the family's needs, increasing the psychological pressure on parents.

Humanitarian aid comes from time to time, but it is often insufficient. Families struggle to meet their basic needs, and many face difficulties securing education for their children, affecting their future.

Hope for a better tomorrow is what keeps many going. Families that remain resilient, despite the harsh conditions, continue to seek new opportunities, whether through humanitarian support or migration to safer areas.

If you have any further questions or wish to discuss specific aspects of the situation, please feel free to ask.