FISHERS, Ind. — "I just hope the government does something to be able to open up these borders to get him out,” says Susan Abdelsalam as she breaks down in tears.
Susan’s husband, Ramadan, is trapped in Gaza as the bombs continue to fall.
"I'm sorry, but it's hard. Hard on me. Hard on my kids. They're worried. Everybody's worried,” Abdelsalam said.
“I just plead for anyone that has any kind of pull to be able to do something to help them people to be able to get out. That's what needs to happen,” she added.
Abdelsalam says Ramadan, who is an American citizen, went to Gaza in late September to see his family who he hasn't seen in 14 years.
"We're getting older, and you never know if we're going to go back again,” Abdelsalam explained.
Now, she doesn't know how to get Ramadan home.
"They're trapped in Gaza because they have that border all around Gaza and now of course all the crossings are closed and no-one can get out,” said Abdelsalam.
She’s reached out to her Congresswoman, Victoria Spartz, for help.
Susan spent the morning filling out paperwork that will eventually be in the hands of the State Department.
"We didn't expect this to happen. My husband wouldn't have went over there if we knew anything was going to happen, but unfortunately, he is stuck and I'm trying to get him home the best way I can. I'm doing all the things I know to do,” Abdelsalam said.
Right now, that includes watching the news for updates and staying close to the phone, in case Ramadan calls, but even that's not guaranteed. Service is spotty and it's hard to connect.
"I am worried sick. It's like being in a nightmare,” Abdelsalam said.
All she can do is wait and pray for peace for everyone.
"That's what's hard. All the innocent people on both sides. My heart goes out to all of them,” said Abdelsalam.