Evacuated US-Palestinian Family Returns Home, Escaping Gaza's Horrors

Palestinian-American evacuees from Gaza describe the harrowing experience of escaping the bombardment in the Gaza Strip. The Rafah crossing into Egypt, the only crossing out of Gaza that does not border Israel, was closed for nearly two weeks before limited evacuations began. Evacuees faced acute danger and had to dodge bombings before finally being able to leave. The ongoing conflict has caused a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with many residents repeatedly displaced and struggling to find shelter and safety. Evacuees express sadness at leaving their homes and loved ones behind.