Summary
Rawan Alkatari, who resettled in Belgium, is separated from her family still in Gaza. Though they have approved visas to join her, they remain in Gaza due to issues with evacuation procedures.
Key Facts
- Rawan Alkatari moved to Belgium before the conflict in Gaza started in October 2023.
- Alkatari's husband and three children have visas to join her but are stuck in Gaza.
- The family reunification visas were approved by Belgium on October 1, 2024.
- The family’s travel documents are at the Belgian embassy in Egypt, awaiting Israeli approval for evacuation.
- Alkatari's home in Gaza was destroyed, and her family lives in a crowded camp in al-Mawasi, designated a safe zone but frequently attacked.
- Conditions in the camp are poor, with limited food, medical supplies, and sanitation.
- Alkatari communicates with an Israeli aid group, which reports that the evacuation request was not received by Israel's aid coordination agency, COGAT.
