“My children have become afraid of my appearance.” With these words, Najwa Abu Atiwi summarizes the extent of the tragedy she is experiencing. A mother of five children, she lost one of her daughters and suffered horrific injuries as a result of an Israeli bombing, which led to widespread shattering of the bones of the face, jaw, nose, and cheek, and the loss of her entire right eye. Despite having undergone several surgeries, she still suffers from severe deformities, and difficulty eating, speaking, and opening her mouth, while doctors confirm that her condition urgently needs outside treatment. Gaza Strip, to complete facial and skull restoration operations and install an artificial eye, before her condition worsens further. Najwa only asks for a chance to receive treatment, a chance to regain her features and return to embracing her children without them being afraid of a face disfigured by war.
“My children have become afraid of my appearance.”
