She’s in Gaza. He’s in Cairo. Separated by a Closed Border, They Married Remotely.

Mayar Kabaja and Hatem Saadallah went on their first date in Gaza City 10 days before Oct. 7, 2023. He and his family evacuated to Egypt over 18 months ago, and the two have not been able to see each other since.

​Mayar Kabaja and Hatem Saadallah went on their first date in Gaza City 10 days before Oct. 7, 2023. He and his family evacuated to Egypt over 18 months ago, and the two have not been able to see each other since.