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Mother of Navy Medic Evacuated from Gaza in 19-Hour Rescue

10/8/2025

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Ahlam Firwana, mother of Navy medic Younis Firawana, was evacuated from Gaza City in a coordinated effort by the Trump administration, Israel, and Jordan.
The evacuation used advanced software to avoid Israeli airstrikes.
Army veteran Ben Clay led the extraction, which cost $10,000 for ground transportation.
19-hour journey ended September 17 in Jordan; she awaits U.S. processing.

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Story summary

Ahlam Firwana, mother of Navy medic Younis Firawana, was evacuated from Gaza City in a coordinated effort by the Trump administration, Israel, and Jordan.
The evacuation used advanced software to avoid Israeli airstrikes.
Army veteran Ben Clay led the extraction, which cost $10,000 for ground transportation.
19-hour journey ended September 17 in Jordan; she awaits U.S. processing.