In October 2023, following Hamas's attack on Israel, Dr. Lina Qasem Hassan offered her medical expertise at a makeshift clinic in a resort, attending to evacuees from the conflict. She witnessed the toll of war on victims, as families faced dire emotions amid their trauma. Despite the dire circumstances, some evacuees exhibited a strange normalcy, further complicating her role as a healer. Her experiences epitomize the challenges faced by medical professionals in conflict zones, especially within the context of her identity as a Palestinian citizen in Israel.
We had to be there to assist people who couldn't stand the situation.
The lobby resembled a refugee camp, with donated clothes scattered in piles.
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