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How does it feel to live under constant fear, with no place to call home? Sabrina Al Hussein and her son Abdul Karim know this all too well.
In the northern Gaza Strip, their shelter is a tent - a stark contrast to the home they once had, until the Israeli Army destroyed it. Abdul Karim, 18, was born with a severe disability. Already tired and traumatized, the summer heat exacerbates his condition, triggering frequent seizures. The lack of medication available amplifies their plight. The heat, perhaps, is their worst enemy.
Sabrina shares, "We have to use seawater in buckets to wash our laundry. Imagine what that sea water does combined with this heat." Since the war began, Abdul Karim's condition has deteriorated, his agitation levels heightened, requiring even more care.
In a place where there's virtually nothing for him, Sabrina tries her best to provide some comfort. "I just take him out and let him sit at the door to get some fresh air. Other than that, he plays with his siblings."
Life in Gaza has changed drastically for Abdul Karim and the children. The toys he once had back home are now replaced by a little kitten - a small attempt to diffuse the stress.
People with disabilities in Gaza are among the most vulnerable in this relentless war. Sabrina pushes Abdul Karim in a wheelchair to a Palestinian charity that has been aiding children with special needs. However, the charity's building was bombed at the start of the war, forcing them to relocate.
"The charity relies heavily on private donations. Before the war, we could say patients were provided with 95% of their needs. Now, we try to cater as much as we possibly can," Sabrina says.
The fear and exhaustion of fleeing their home is etched in her heart. "He fell ill. We had to go to alaxa hospital. You could say that for 2 months, he was fighting for his life. He would have up to 12 seizures a day."
Keeping a child like Abdul Karim healthy and happy was challenging enough in Gaza before the war. Now, it's nearly impossible. Their struggle continues, a stark reminder of the human cost of war.
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