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15 Gaza Children Evacuated for Urgent Medical Care

8/18/2025

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HEAL Palestine evacuated 15 children from Gaza to the US for medical treatment in two weeks, despite visa restrictions.
Concerns about the visa vetting process have emerged due to alleged ties of some organizations to terrorist groups.
The WHO reports over 14,800 patients in Gaza need urgent medical care not available locally.
Ongoing conflict has severely damaged Gaza's healthcare system, leading to a decline in medical supplies.
The WHO previously coordinated daily medical evacuations, emphasizing the need for more approvals from Israeli authorities.

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HEAL Palestine evacuated 15 children from Gaza to the US for medical treatment in two weeks, despite visa restrictions.
Concerns about the visa vetting process have emerged due to alleged ties of some organizations to terrorist groups.
The WHO reports over 14,800 patients in Gaza need urgent medical care not available locally.
Ongoing conflict has severely damaged Gaza's healthcare system, leading to a decline in medical supplies.
The WHO previously coordinated daily medical evacuations, emphasizing the need for more approvals from Israeli authorities.