Several injured children from Gaza arrive at SFO for medical care at Bay Area hospitals

Three children from Gaza arrived at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, greeted by a supportive crowd chanting for Gaza. Layan, 14, suffered severe burns and malnutrition, requiring urgent medical intervention at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Eight-year-old Anas lost his father in a bombing and has injuries to his legs, while six-year-old Ghazal was wounded in an explosion. HEAL Palestine facilitated their travel, covering medical expenses through donations and securing host families in the U. S.

Volunteers stress the need for comprehensive care, including mental health services, as the children begin their long recovery. The Israeli government’s approval is essential for releasing children needing medical treatment, complicating their evacuation from Gaza. Local hospitals are ready to provide care, but logistical hurdles remain a significant concern. These children represent a small number of those who urgently need help amid the ongoing conflict.