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Gazan Boy's Ireland Trauma to Triumph

4 Jan

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Summary

A mother shared her son's harrowing journey from Gaza to Ireland.
Mohammed lost a leg after his tent in Gaza was hit by a missile.
Ireland is hosting 19 evacuated children from Gaza for medical treatment.

A mother's harrowing account details her son Mohammed's severe injuries after their tent in Gaza was hit by a missile, resulting in the loss of his leg. Following the tragic event, which also led to the death of her husband, Buchra Abdul-Bari navigated extreme survival conditions in Gaza before seeking medical aid.

An offer for her son to receive treatment in Ireland presented a 'golden opportunity' for their survival and recovery. Mohammed, aged six, is one of 19 children evacuated from Gaza to Ireland since December 2024. His mother arrived in Ireland last May, finding a sense of 'family' and 'second home'.

Ireland's commitment to evacuating 30 paediatric patients from Gaza is part of a broader international response to the region's healthcare crisis. The programme has facilitated the arrival of numerous children and family members, offering them vital medical care and a chance for a better future away from conflict.