Ahlam Firwana, the mother of a United States Navy officer, was recently evacuated from Gaza in a covert operation coordinated by the United States, Israel, and Jordan. The mission required a temporary halt in Israeli military activity to ensure her safe passage, highlighting the difficulties civilians face in leaving Gaza without significant intervention. Firwana's journey was perilous, involving last-minute changes in transport and a nine-mile walk to the border during a brief pause in airstrikes. The operation was facilitated by veterans, diplomats, and officials from all three countries, with Firwana now awaiting a visa in Jordan. Her son, who serves in the United States military, expressed both relief and frustration at the extraordinary efforts needed for her rescue.