Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced that Colombia is preparing to welcome 50 Palestinian children from Gaza for medical treatment.
This initiative aims to provide critical care to young victims of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Murillo explained that the majority of these children, who will be transported to Colombia via Egypt, are set to receive treatment at a military hospital.
The goal is to bring between 35 to 50 children who have been injured or disabled due to the Israeli attacks on Gaza. Colombia intends to host them along with their caregivers for up to six months before returning them home.
The effort has garnered necessary support from the Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Jordan. Colombia is preparing prosthetics and other medical devices that will aid in the children’s recovery.
While an exact arrival date cannot be specified yet, significant progress has been made in this regard.
Murillo emphasized Colombia’s aim to inspire other nations to join in aiding Gaza’s children.
The Gaza Strip, a densely populated region, has been the center of numerous conflicts over the past decades, significantly impacting its civilian population, especially children.
The recent escalation in violence has led to severe humanitarian crises, with thousands of civilians, including many children, injured or disabled due to military actions.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) estimates that more than 1.4 million of Gaza’s inhabitants are registered refugees, and the region suffers from a dire shortage of medical supplies and facilities.
The situation is further exacerbated by the blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt, limiting the entry of essential goods and medical aid.
Colombia’s initiative to provide medical treatment to Gaza’s children is a significant step in international humanitarian efforts.
It not only aims to alleviate the immediate suffering of the young victims but also highlights the need for global cooperation in addressing the humanitarian fallout from the ongoing conflict.
