In war-torn Gaza, where bombardment, smoke, and cries of the displaced fill the air, a story of hope has touched many hearts. The Egyptian Committee for the Relief of the People of Gaza announced the safe rescue of two young brothers, now remembered as the “Rasheed Road siblings.”
The boys had disappeared for two days after being separated from their family during mass displacement. Their reunion with their mother, made possible by Egypt’s direct humanitarian mission, has become a symbol of compassion in a region filled with suffering.
The Viral Video That Shocked the World
The story first spread through a viral video on social media in late September 2025. It showed a boy of about 10 years old carrying his younger brother, around 5 or 6, on his shoulders. They were walking along Al-Rasheed Street, a road known as the “road of death” because of repeated shelling and sniper fire.
In the video, the older brother carefully moved through crowds of people fleeing the violence. Families were seen carrying mattresses, pushing bicycles loaded with belongings, and moving elders on donkey carts. Overhead, the constant sound of drones added to the danger.
The younger boy looked exhausted, his face covered in dust, but he clung tightly to his brother’s back. This short video, without any narration, reached millions of people across the world. Viewers saw not just statistics of war, but the pure image of a child protecting another. Palestinians soon began calling them the “Rasheed Road siblings.”
Lost in the Chaos
The brothers had been escaping Gaza City with their mother after Israeli forces ordered more evacuations. In the chaos, they became separated from her. The mother later said in a statement shared by the Egyptian committee:
“I searched for my sons and found the elder carrying his younger brother, walking with him despite the shelling.”
She recognised them briefly in the viral video, but then lost all contact. For two long days, she did not know if her children were alive, trapped under rubble, or killed in crossfire.
This situation is not unusual in Gaza. The United Nations says that nearly half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people are children, many facing hunger, trauma, and separation from their families. The Rasheed Road siblings’ struggle became a mirror of thousands of similar tragedies.
Egypt’s Search Mission
At this stage, Egypt stepped in. Acting on direct orders from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the Egyptian Committee for the Relief of the People of Gaza launched a targeted search. The operation involved diplomats, doctors, aid workers, and intelligence support.
Teams searched hospitals, displacement centres, and aid camps for the missing boys. Since October 2023, Egypt has already delivered huge amounts of help into Gaza—over 570,000 tons of food, medicine, and fuel, 916 humanitarian flights, and 599 shipments from 59 countries. The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) has also deployed 35,000 volunteers, 209 ambulances, and set up several field hospitals in Gaza and Egypt.
The search lasted two days before the breakthrough finally came. The brothers were located in a crowded displacement area south of Gaza City. Though tired and hungry, they were alive and uninjured.
The Reunion
The committee quickly moved the children to Camp Four, a secure ERC relief centre in central Gaza. There, the brothers were given clean clothes, food, medical checks, and psychological support. Most importantly, they were reunited with their mother and relatives.
A spokesperson for the committee said:
“The children are now safe, reunited, and under our care. This rescue shows our commitment to every Palestinian child.”
The mother, filled with relief, thanked Egypt:
“We thank President El-Sisi for his concern for my children and our family.”
Egypt’s Wider Role in Gaza
Egypt has played a central role throughout the Gaza war. The Rafah border crossing, controlled by Egypt, is the only non-Israeli entry point for aid. Although restrictions and blockades slow the process, Egypt has allowed hundreds of thousands of tons of supplies into Gaza.
So far, Egypt has:
- Hosted over 100,000 Palestinians for medical treatment.
- Provided cash assistance to more than 2,000 families.
- Delivered 244,000 medical services inside Gaza.
Egypt has also repeatedly called for a ceasefire, warning that the war could spread beyond Gaza. Ordinary Egyptians, too, have shown solidarity. In some coastal towns, children even floated bottles filled with aid towards Gaza’s shores—a small but powerful act of compassion.
A Symbol of Humanity
Despite these efforts, Gaza remains in deep crisis. As of September 2025, more than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed, 40% of them children. Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of forcing civilians into dangerous escape routes, with over 400 killed during aid distribution incidents.
In such a grim reality, the rescue of the Rasheed Road siblings stands out as a rare moment of hope. For their mother, it was the gift of life. For the world, it was a reminder that even in war, humanity still survives.
Conclusion
As the two brothers rest safely under the tents of Camp Four, they are more than just children saved—they are a symbol of endurance, innocence, and love. Their survival reminds us that while Gaza continues to suffer, compassion and solidarity can still shine through.
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