Yazidi Triumph: Fawzia Sido's Liberation from Captivity in Gaza

Fawzia Sido, a member of the Yazidi religious minority abducted by ISIS over a decade ago, was freed from Gaza through a coordinated operation involving the U.S., Israel, Jordan, and Iraq. Kidnapped at the age of 11, she endured years of captivity before being rescued and reunited with her family.

In a remarkable operation, a 21-year-old Yazidi woman named Fawzia Sido has been rescued from Gaza, a momentous achievement led by the United States with assistance from Israel, Jordan, and Iraq. This complex mission marks a significant relief for the Yazidi community who have long awaited her liberation.

Fawzia's abduction, a tragic chapter beginning when she was just 11, involved her capture by ISIS militants from her home in Iraq. Her ordeal came to an end after multiple thwarted attempts due to the volatile security conditions in Gaza, as confirmed by Silwan Sinjaree, from Iraq's foreign ministry.

The operation was discreet, with details closely guarded by officials. Initially contacted by Iraqi authorities, the U.S. played a pivotal role in coordinating her safe passage from Gaza to her family in Iraq, following the death of her captor. Her release is emblematic of ongoing efforts to reunite Yazidi families torn apart by ISIS.

(With inputs from agencies.)