In a heartbreaking move, Adam al-Najjar, who lost his father and nine siblings in a devastating airstrike, is being evacuated to Italy for urgent medical treatment. Adam and his mother, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, departed Gaza on Wednesday evening, as confirmed by Italy's foreign ministry.
Survivor of Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Evacuated to Italy for Treatment
Survivor of Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Evacuated to Italy for Treatment
An 11-year-old boy, the only survivor of his family after an Israeli airstrike, is set to receive medical care in Italy.
Adam's family home in Khan Younis was struck on May 23, resulting in the tragic loss of his father, Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar, and all but him of the family's children. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged that an investigation into the strike was ongoing. Video footage shared by local journalists depicted the emotional moment as Adam and Alaa left for treatment, capturing their farewell from the besieged region.
The young boy has suffered severe injuries, with Dr. Alaa stating that while his condition is stable, his left arm is severely damaged with fractured bones and nerve injuries. They were part of a larger group, including 17 other injured Palestinians and accompanying family members, who were granted passage to Israel before being flown to various destinations in Italy by the Italian Air Force, with Adam landing in Milan.
The al-Najjar family's tragedy struck shortly after Dr. Hamdi dropped Alaa off at Nasser Hospital, where they both worked. Following the strike, Hamdi succumbed to his injuries days later, while Adam, who faced life-threatening wounds with fragments embedded in his body, was hospitalized for treatment by a British surgeon.
In the backdrop, the ongoing conflict has seen severe casualties, with over 54,000 lives lost in Gaza, as reported by the local health ministry. The IDF’s previous statements indicated the strike was part of a targeted operation, which they claimed had protected civilians. The situation remains dire as the war continues to unfold amidst rising tensions.
The young boy has suffered severe injuries, with Dr. Alaa stating that while his condition is stable, his left arm is severely damaged with fractured bones and nerve injuries. They were part of a larger group, including 17 other injured Palestinians and accompanying family members, who were granted passage to Israel before being flown to various destinations in Italy by the Italian Air Force, with Adam landing in Milan.
The al-Najjar family's tragedy struck shortly after Dr. Hamdi dropped Alaa off at Nasser Hospital, where they both worked. Following the strike, Hamdi succumbed to his injuries days later, while Adam, who faced life-threatening wounds with fragments embedded in his body, was hospitalized for treatment by a British surgeon.
In the backdrop, the ongoing conflict has seen severe casualties, with over 54,000 lives lost in Gaza, as reported by the local health ministry. The IDF’s previous statements indicated the strike was part of a targeted operation, which they claimed had protected civilians. The situation remains dire as the war continues to unfold amidst rising tensions.
