My name is Ahmed Mohamed Elhout, and I reside in Gaza City, where sorrow and pain prevail due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. We have endured 215 days of continuous destruction and devastation. My home, which has been our shelter for over a quarter of a century, now lies in ruins under the strikes of Israeli warplanes. Our dreams have turned to dust and sorrow, amidst the long and terrifying wait for death, as there is no safe haven here. Today, we face the looming threat of an Israeli ground invasion, putting my life and the lives of my family in constant and imminent danger. I appeal to you for help, as I seek to escape this misery and suffering. However, the only available way out is through the Egyptian border crossing, where corrupt individuals demand exorbitant sums of money for passage. I am now faced with two options: either to stay here and face inevitable death, perhaps abduction and detention, or to attempt to cross this border with your assistance. I implore you, dear ones, to extend your helping hand in gathering the required amount, as every dollar will have a significant impact on saving my life and the lives of my family. Spread my story far and wide, reaching the hearts of those who can lend a helping hand, for I am in desperate need of all possible support to escape this hellish situation. Thank you, from the depths of my heart, and I trust that your humanity and compassion know no bounds. Ahmed Mohamed Elhout