Manal al-Wakeel and her family, displaced from Gaza City, were hopeful for a ceasefire following Hamas's acceptance of a proposal. However, Israeli airstrikes and ground combat shattered their hopes, forcing them to flee Rafah. They embarked on a perilous journey north, facing challenges in finding shelter. Saeda al-Nemnem, also displaced, lost a relative in their quest for safety. The harrowing journey to find refuge was marked by fear and danger.