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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Geneva Abdul

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK

WHO United Kingdom Gaza Donald Trump Israel Missile NHS United States
Mariam at the airport holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling, as someone takes a picture of her on a phone
Mariam arrived in the UK for privately funded specialised treatment, with assistance from a US-based NGO and a UK charity. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian

A Palestinian child who lost her arm during Israel’s bombardment of Gaza arrived in the UK for specialist treatment on Tuesday, amid ongoing pressure on the British government to step up efforts to help evacuate critically ill and injured children from the territory.

Mariam Sabbah arrived at Heathrow airport with her mother, Fatma Salman, and two brothers. They were met by a small crowd bearing gifts, balloons and bouquets.

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