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The initiative is part of the UAE's multi-level efforts to provide relief to Palestinians and to strengthen the response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
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The 13th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on early Saturday. All photos: WAM
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They arrived in response to the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed
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The directives include the provision of medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children
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It also includes the provision of medical treatment to 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at UAE's hospitals
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Departing from Al Arish International Airport, a plane landed at the Zayed International Airport, carrying 98 Palestinians
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It included 40 children in need of urgent medical assistance for severe injuries and burns, as well as cancer patients requiring intensive treatment
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They were accompanied by 58 family members. The total number of patients and companions received by hospitals in the UAE has reached 1,154
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The initiative is part of the UAE's multi-level efforts to provide relief to Palestinians and to strengthen the response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
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The 13th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on early Saturday. All photos: WAM
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/E2QS7RHAAVCETDFBX62274JYIQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=f7ceea08c3fc44f27d5e1aee628ae5fb8e27095526b9681115bdf0484cf3e7c6&width=400&height=225)
They arrived in response to the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed
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The directives include the provision of medical treatment for 1,000 wounded children
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It also includes the provision of medical treatment to 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at UAE's hospitals
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Departing from Al Arish International Airport, a plane landed at the Zayed International Airport, carrying 98 Palestinians
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It included 40 children in need of urgent medical assistance for severe injuries and burns, as well as cancer patients requiring intensive treatment
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They were accompanied by 58 family members. The total number of patients and companions received by hospitals in the UAE has reached 1,154
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The initiative is part of the UAE's multi-level efforts to provide relief to Palestinians and to strengthen the response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
Latest group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrives in UAE
Country has now welcomed 1,154 patients and companions from Gaza
Tom Evans
17 March, 2024
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