Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Reported by BBC News
Raseel al-Balawi, a six-year-old in Gaza, was wounded in late July in what was described as an Israeli air strike. Since then she has undergone more than twenty surgical procedures.
The operations have focused on bringing infections under control following her injuries. Her case highlights the medical challenges facing young patients in the territory.
The Israeli military said it could not locate any record of the reported strike. It added that it "regrets any harm to civilians", according to the BBC.
Her story is part of wider reporting by the BBC World Service, which spent the summer documenting how children are managing as basic services and facilities have been largely destroyed. The full film is available on iPlayer.
Key points
- Six-year-old injured in late July has had 20-plus surgeries.
- Israel says no record of strike, regrets civilian harm.
- BBC filmed children coping amid destroyed support systems.