In brief
Amid the turmoil of escaping a war zone in Gaza, children like 13-year-old Mohammed Ashour face a different kind of battle in Jordan—against cancer. Beyond medical treatment, their journey is filled with emotions of guilt, fear, and homesickness as they adjust to life away from their devastated homes.
In the quiet of Amman, Mohammed reflects on the turmoil he escaped, but the memories of his family's struggle haunt him. Once cramped in a two-bedroom apartment with 70 relatives, he left behind empty flour stocks and unfulfilled worries for those still in Gaza. As the war continues, over 10,000 others remain needing medical help, highlighting the deeper crisis of healthcare amidst the chaos. For Mohammed and other young patients, this dual fight—against the disease and their past—creates a heavy emotional burden as they seek hope and healing in the face of uncertainty.
