Returned to Gaza: Children's Lives at Risk After Jordan Medical Evacuation

Gaza's Children: Evacuated for Treatment, Returned to Danger In a heartbreaking turn of events, Palestinian children who had been evacuated to Jordan for life-saving medical treatment have been returned to Gaza, facing precarious conditions. ABC News Australia's Middle East correspondent, Matthew Doran, reports on the dire situation, highlighting the challenges faced by these families amidst the ongoing conflict. Seven-month-old baby Niveen and her mother, Enas Abu Daqqa, are among those forced to return. Enas expressed her fears to ABC News, stating, "I am afraid that her health deteriorates; she is not gaining weight. I fear a heart failure." Niveen underwent open-heart surgery in Jordan, but her treatment was cut short. The family was informed before leaving that they would have to return to Gaza once treatment was complete. This is a common practice, according to Jordanian authorities, who insist all families were informed of this condition. The video also follows Abdul, a young boy who lost a leg during the war and received a prosthetic in Jordan. His father worries the prosthetic is too large and may cause further health problems. Adding to the trauma, ambulances carrying these families were searched by armed Israelis, who confiscated items, including undeclared amounts of cash. This incident underscores the difficulties faced by those seeking medical care while navigating the complexities of the conflict. The situation is particularly concerning given the dire state of Gaza's healthcare system, damaged by the ongoing conflict. The ceasefire, in place when these children were evacuated, has been shattered. The video serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the urgent need for continued humanitarian assistance.