four. i mjoined by an speaking to our colleagues at radio four. i m joined by an american palestinian, whose parents, who normally live in germany, have been stuck in gaza, since the war began. thank you very much forjoining us and speaking to us here on bbc news. since the ceasefire began, have you been able to have any contact with your parents? been able to have any contact with your parents? thank you for having me. no. i have your parents? thank you for having me. no. i have not your parents? thank you for having me. no. i have not spoken - your parents? thank you for having me. no. i have not spoken to - your parents? thank you for having me. no. i have not spoken to my. me. no. i have not spoken to my parents for almost close to two weeks now. three days ago, their name actually showed up, 45 days after. with the german consulate. and we were not even able to get the message through, so we have been asking around, you know, all the numbers of people that we know, n