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A non-profit will carry out the largest evacuation of children from Gaza to the U.S.

By Leila Fadel
Published August 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM EDT

This week, HEAL Palestine, a non-profit organization, will carry out the largest known evacuation of wounded children from Gaza to the United States. Co-founder Zeena Salman shares some of the children's stories.

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