The thirteen-year-old lost part of her face in a missile strike last June. Now, she and three other war-wounded girls have finally been permitted to travel for treatment in the USOn a warm afternoon in Houston, Texas, a group of young girls are hanging out by a swimming pool. Arabic pop songs blast through smartphone speakers as the girls take selfies, their laughter and chatter ringing out.The children’s parents caution that the water is too cold to swim in. But one girl, her lower face wrapped in a huge white bandage, ignores the warnings – jumping into the pool and soaking everyone else in the process. Continue reading...
Mazyouna, a young girl from Gaza, survived an Israeli missile strike that destroyed her home, leaving her with severe facial injuries. Due to Gaza's strained healthcare system, she received limited treatment. After media attention, Mazyouna, her family, and other injured children were evacuated to Texas for specialized care. They are now undergoing medical treatment in the U.S. under temporary visas, but their long-term future remains uncertain as they face the possibility of returning to war-torn Gaza.
