Palestinian Canadians say their families are dying in Gaza while they wait to come to Canada

Many Gazans with family in Canada are still waiting on the outcome of their applications to the special immigration measures program for extended family members of Palestinian Canadians. While they wait, their chances of becoming another casualty of the Israel-Hamas war grow.

Palestinian Canadians say their families are dying in Gaza while they wait to come to Canada
Adam and Zeina Abu Ajwa are the only survivors of an explosion that killed their mother and older brother on Jan. 17 in Gaza. Adam suffered third degree burns and Zeina still has shrapnel in her clavicle. They are waiting for their application with Immigration Canada so they can evacuate and reunite with their uncle in London, Ont.

Many Gazans with family in Canada are still waiting on the outcome of their applications to the special immigration measures program for extended family members of Palestinian Canadians. While they wait, their chances of becoming another casualty of the Israel-Hamas war grow.