In a touching moment of joy mixed with apprehension, Sundus al-Kurd reunited with her daughter Bisan at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, just over two years after they were separated when the conflict in Gaza escalated. Sundus reflected on her emotions, describing a mixture of fear and joy as her daughter returned with a pink bracelet that identified her immediately upon birth. With tears of relief, she clutched a pink-embroidered dress for Bisan, hoping that their bond would remain strong despite the long absence.

During the intense fighting, Bisan was among numerous newborns evacuated from Gaza's Shifa Hospital when Israeli forces occupied the complex. Sundus experienced a year of uncertainty, longing, and hope that her daughter was alive, following distressing news reports about premature infants' fates in Shifa.

Ultimately, Sundus received word that Bisan was healthy in an Egyptian hospital, a revelation that felt surreal given her previous losses, including the deaths of her other child and family members. This reunion acts not only as a symbol of personal triumph but also highlights the broader struggles faced by families during this tumultuous period. The return of these children is a faint glimmer of progress against the backdrop of a greatly fragmented Gaza, where hopes for peace remain shadowed by political uncertainty.