Girl Undergoes Multiple Surgeries After Gaza Strike
A six-year-old in Gaza has had over 20 surgeries since being injured in an alleged Israeli helicopter strike in late July.
World • 2 hours ago
Six-year-old Raseel al-Balawi in Gaza has undergone more than 20 surgeries to address infections stemming from injuries sustained in an incident in late July. Witnesses stated that her tent in the al-Mawasi camp was struck by an Israeli helicopter.
Israel's military has reported no record of the attack and conveyed regret for any harm to civilians. BBC Eye Investigations documented Raseel's experiences throughout the summer amid a faltering ceasefire and ongoing bombardment, highlighting the medical challenges faced by doctors in Gaza. The BBC World Service filmed across Gaza during the summer to capture how children are coping with the widespread destruction of essential infrastructure.