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Jerusalem Churches Urge Israel to Treat Gaza's Leukemia Kids

12/20/2025

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Church Leaders Advocate

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem appealed to Israeli authorities to allow Gaza children with leukemia to receive treatment at Augusta Victoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives.
They say this specialized care is unavailable in Gaza and crucial for the children's recovery.
Augusta Victoria Hospital will cover all costs, relieving the Israeli government of expenses.
They urged prompt action, hoping authorities will facilitate this care.

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Al-Azhar Condemns Blockade

Al-Azhar’s Observatory for Combating Extremism condemns Israel’s blockade, stating thousands of Gaza children face death from lack of medical care.
The Observatory notes pediatric cancer patients cannot access treatment just an hour away in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
The Observatory cites Ghazal and Youssef, who died from curable cancers while awaiting travel permission.
The Observatory warns over 16,000 people, including critically ill patients, need evacuation, and Israel denies transfers.

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Church Leaders Advocate

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem appealed to Israeli authorities to allow Gaza children with leukemia to receive treatment at Augusta Victoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives.
They say this specialized care is unavailable in Gaza and crucial for the children's recovery.
Augusta Victoria Hospital will cover all costs, relieving the Israeli government of expenses.
They urged prompt action, hoping authorities will facilitate this care.

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