It isn't Islamophobia when they really ARE trying to kill you
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This is just one of a multitude of similar stories that the Israel-hating Western media would never report
A 5-year-old boy from Gaza was brought on Sunday to the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, where Israeli doctors performed open-heart surgery to save his life, making him the 3,000th child from the Palestinian territories to undergo such surgery (very often free of charge) in Israel as part of an Israeli NGO’s program.
Times of Israel Amir Yichya Mabchuch from Jabaliya, just north of Gaza City, was brought by Save a Child’s Heart, an Israeli NGO that, since its foundation in 1995, has helped more than 6,000 children travel from abroad with their families for the critical operations. The children have hailed from over 65 countries, most of which are in the developing world, and many of which have no diplomatic ties with Jerusalem.
Mabchuch was first diagnosed with a heart defect at two months of age. His mother, Maha, had brought him to be seen for a viral infection, when the family’s doctor spotted a blockage in one of the infant’s coronary arteries. The child has not enjoyed a normal, carefree childhood. He has been unable to perform simple tasks and he has not been allowed to run around, or even walk for long periods, lest the exertion prove too much for his fragile heart.
When Amir’s family found out about the option of getting him heart surgery in Israel during a check-up in Gaza, they jumped at the opportunity. The operation that 5-year-old Amir received was complicated, requiring advanced technology that was unavailable in Gaza — and the surgery went off without a hitch, according to surgeon Hagi Dekel.
“The surgery was carried out in order to remove an obstruction in the left ventricle. Such an obstruction, if left untreated, can damage the valve, and in the worst-case scenario, cause sudden death…The aortic valve was opened, and the thick tissue obstructing the valve was successfully removed,” he said.
Deputy Director of Save a Child’s Heart Tamar Shapira said the work not only saves lives but also helps bridge the gap between Israelis and Palestinians. “We have been saving the lives of Palestinian children for more than twenty years, and I always say that in addition to saving lives and giving hope to their families, we are also managing to build bridges between different peoples,” Shapira said.
The Mabchuch family members said they will return to Gaza with profound gratitude toward the Israelis who went out of their way to help Amir.
Hartmut says
I only hope Israel does not save a future martyr.
Az gal says
The Israelis are crazy to do this.
BareNakedIslam says
Especially because half the world hates them anyway. Then again, they do answer to a higher authority. 😇