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Boy who lost nine siblings in Gaza arrives in Italy for treatment

Al Jazeera · 2 months ago
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
2 months ago

Adam al-Najjar is the only one of 10 children in his family to survive an Israeli strike on their home in Gaza’s Khan Younis.

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  • The UN reports 94% of Gaza's hospitals have been destroyed during the conflict.
  • Adam al-Najjar survived an Israeli strike that killed his nine siblings and father. 28s
  • Adam's mother, a doctor, was on duty when her family's bodies arrived at the hospital. 1m 2s
  • Blockades have led to malnutrition and the spread of disease among Gaza's children. 1m 27s
  • The UN is evacuating some children and adults for urgent medical care, but many remain trapped. 2m 8s
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