CNN —
Roba Abu Jibba, a 19-year-old Palestinian woman, suffered life-changing injuries in an Israeli strike in Gaza, losing her right eye and part of her face. After being brought to Doha for treatment, she was devastated to learn she couldn’t have the prosthetic eye she hoped for.
Abu Jibba’s tragic story unfolds as she recounts the loss of her siblings and the emotional toll of her injuries. Despite blaming both Israeli forces and Palestinian militants for her family’s fate, she finds comfort in a friend named Mohammed, who tragically loses his life in a separate incident.
Struggling with the reality of her situation, Abu Jibba faces another heartbreak when she is informed that Qatar does not provide orbital prosthetic implants, leaving her shattered and devastated.
As she longs to return to Gaza, she navigates the complexities of war-torn territories and personal loss, highlighting the human toll of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit.
Abu Jibba’s journey is a poignant reminder of the enduring strength and courage found in the face of unimaginable adversity.