A two-year-old Palestinian toddler, Habiba al-Askari, has finally arrived in Jordan to receive critical medical treatment after facing significant delays in leaving Gaza. Habiba, who suffers from protein C deficiency, a rare genetic condition causing excessive blood clotting, was initially approved for treatment abroad by Israel but faced obstacles in obtaining permission for medical evacuation.
The besieged Palestinian enclave of Gaza has been grappling with a paralyzed medical system due to over 15 months of siege and bombardment by Israel, making it challenging for children like Habiba to access life-saving care.
