Health & Fitness

Boy From Gaza Injured In Bombing Arrives In Chicago For Medical Treatment

He is one of 14 children from Gaza set to receive medical care in the United States through the Heal Palestine organization.

(Beth Lawrence/CBS2)

July 8, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 7-year-old boy from Gaza was greeted by dozens of people as he landed in Chicago for medical treatment Sunday.

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Baraa lost his right foot and suffered significant injuries to his arm during a bombing in the Israel-Hamas war.

He is one of 14 children from Gaza set to receive medical care in the United States through the Heal Palestine organization.

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