Jordan receives new group of injured children from Gaza
The children arrived through the King Hussein Bridge crossing, accompanied by family members or guardians. They were immediately transferred to specialized hospitals in Jordan for treatment, depending on each child's medical condition.
This initiative reflects Jordan's continued commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, especially amid the ongoing destruction of the enclave's health care system due to the war.
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