Gaza baby sent back to war zone after open-heart surgery in Jordan
Summary
Seven-month-old Niveen from Gaza had open-heart surgery in Jordan after being born with a heart condition. After her surgery, Niveen and other children were sent back to Gaza even though her family believes she hasn't completed her treatment.Key Facts
- Niveen, a seven-month-old from Gaza, has a heart condition and needed surgery outside Gaza.
- In March, Jordan evacuated 29 sick Gazan children, including Niveen, for medical treatment.
- Doctors in Jordan successfully performed open-heart surgery on Niveen.
- The ceasefire in Gaza ended, and the conflict re-escalated during the children's stay in Jordan.
- On 12 May, Jordan sent Niveen and her family back to Gaza, stating she completed her treatment.
- Enas, Niveen's mother, worries about her daughter’s health in war-torn Gaza.
- Jordanian authorities said children sent back were in good health and evacuation was necessary for logistical and political reasons.
- The Gaza health ministry claims the children still need medical care and returning to Gaza puts them at risk.
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