Bassem Abudagga, a lecturer in the UK, anxiously awaits news of his wife and children in Gaza, amidst Israeli missile strikes. He relies on a WhatsApp group to stay connected with his family. The lack of contact during bombings causes him immense distress, feeling he must be available for them at all times. His children, frightened by the noise and chaos surrounding them, cling to each other for comfort. The moment he finally learns they are safe brings a profound sense of relief amidst ongoing fear and uncertainty.
Every single minute, I am with them 24 hours a day and night. It depends on the connections, sometimes they are very bad.
These moments went on for five to 10 minutes but it was so long. The first message I finally received was from my mum... It was a moment of pure relief.
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