At least eight children who were evacuated from Gaza as premature babies during the early weeks of war have returned from Egypt to be reunited with their families. Among them is Bisan, a toddler who was separated from her mother, Sundus al-Kurd, for more than two years. Sundus expressed her feelings of fear and joy upon welcoming her daughter back at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, clutching a pink-embroidered dress in anticipation.

Sundus had previously attempted to take her newborn out of Shifa Hospital, where they were both located, but was unable due to her daughter's condition. After a year of uncertainty regarding Bisan's fate, Sundus received news that her daughter was alive and well, identified by a pink bracelet she was given at birth.

The return of these children symbolizes a small victory in the ongoing conflict, as Gaza remains in a state of turmoil. Despite the emotional reunion, the future remains unclear, with areas still under Israeli control and political tensions persisting. The situation highlights the fragility of peace and the impact of ongoing conflict on families in Gaza.