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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

Summary

A six-year-old girl named Raseel al-Balawi in Gaza has undergone over 20 surgeries to treat infections caused by wounds from an Israeli air strike in late July. Israel’s military says it does not have a record of the attack and expresses regret for any civilian harm.

Key Facts

  • Raseel al-Balawi is six years old and lives in Gaza’s al-Mawasi camp.
  • She was injured when her tent was hit by a strike from an Israeli helicopter.
  • Since the injury, she has needed frequent surgeries to control infections.
  • The injury happened in late July during ongoing violence in Gaza.
  • The Israeli military states it has no record of this specific attack.
  • Israel expresses regret for any harm to civilians during its operations.
  • The BBC investigated Raseel’s situation and reported on medical challenges in Gaza.
  • Gaza’s infrastructure is near total destruction, affecting many children’s survival.
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