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Three young girls from Gaza arrived at Logan International Airport in Boston, receiving cheers from supporters. This is part of a larger effort to evacuate Palestinian children for life-saving medical help organized by a U.S.-based nonprofit. Among the girls is 14-year-old Rahaf Aldalou, a survivor of an airstrike. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza calls for urgent medical assistance, highlighted by the organization HEAL Palestine’s ongoing work to support affected children.
Boston – Three young girls from Gaza arrived at Logan International Airport on Sunday, greeted with cheers from supporters as they begin their journey toward life-saving medical treatment. This arrival is part of a larger evacuation involving over a dozen Palestinian children from Gaza, organized by a U.S.-based nonprofit organization focused on providing medical support and rehabilitation to those affected by the ongoing crisis in the region.
Among the three girls who landed in Boston is Rahaf Aldalou, a 14-year-old survivor of an airstrike that claimed the lives of her mother and three siblings. Aldalou suffered severe burns and shrapnel wounds, necessitating immediate surgery at a local hospital. Another girl, Rahalf Abuawad, aged 12, has chronic health issues and will continue her care in Columbus, Ohio, while Seba Abuabeda, also 12, who is a double amputee, will receive treatment in Seattle.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, with criticism increasingly directed at Israel regarding the conditions faced by its inhabitants. The situation is reported to be dire, with many unable to escape and facing famine-like conditions. The arrival of these children in the U.S. highlights the urgent need for medical assistance and support amid the conflict.
Before making their way to Boston, the children underwent an extensive evacuation process. The nonprofit HEAL Palestine has successfully brought over 50 children to the U.S. since its inception in 2024, with a mission to provide medical aid and address the educational and mental health needs of these vulnerable youngsters. The organization coordinated transportation and care for the children, ensuring they would receive treatment and support as they recover in foster families across various cities in the U.S.
In addition to the girls who landed in Boston, Yassin Alghalban, a 12-year-old boy who lost both legs due to an explosion while searching for toys in the rubble of Khan Younis, arrived in Atlanta. His case illustrates the trauma many children in Gaza are facing; after being injured, he waited two hours for a vehicle to take him to the hospital. His treatment has been prolonged, exacerbated by issues such as famine and potential infections resulting from improper medical care.
Anwar, a 14-year-old boy who also sustained severe injuries, arrived in Texas. He suffers from a leg amputation due to injuries sustained in the conflict. His situation is part of a broader evacuation involving ten children flown to various locations across the U.S. for similar treatments, marking one of the largest such evacuations since the onset of the current war.
The newly arrived Palestinian children will be placed with foster families during their recovery and plan to return home to Gaza once they are medically stable. Their stories reflect not only resilience but also the urgent need for ongoing humanitarian support and medical care in the wake of the conflict. Activists have gathered at airports to welcome these injured children, underlining the profound humanitarian impact of the ongoing situation.
As the crisis continues, the severity of the circumstances in Gaza is described as far worse than is often portrayed in the media, with thousands still trapped and unable to escape the deteriorating conditions. The nonprofit efforts to evacuate and treat these children are critical steps in addressing both their immediate medical needs and the long-term psychological impacts of such traumatic experiences.
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