The story of Ala'a

I met Ala'a today. She is only 24 years old. Her husband Riad is 28 years old. They have three children together. Riad used to work for the mother of Ala'a in their clothing store. This is where they met and fell inlove. One fateful day around 18 months ago while on their way to Nablus to purchase goods for the store he was arrested at the checkpoint. She waited with their one month old baby until late that night begging for his release. Instead she heard from him three days later that he was tortured and deported back to the Gaza strip where he was born. Since then she has tried profusely to be with the man that she loved but to no avail. The forces of politics stood between them. Yesterday we received a message that Gaza is under complete closure and that everyone found on the WestBank who is born in Gaza will be deported immediately. No-one is allowed to leave or enter the area. The situation in Gaza is hopeless and inhumane. Most of the people are unemployed and are living on AID and charity from international donors. This is no place to raise three children.
It is not certain how the story of Ala'a and Riad will end...