Boy, 8, Maimed in Gaza Describes Ordeal as Yvette Cooper Makes Hospital Plea
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has met children evacuated from Gaza, pledging to collaborate with allies to rebuild Gaza's healthcare system.
Mohammed's Story
Eight-year-old Mohammed lost his leg when bombs hit near his home in Khan Younis four months ago. Initially treated at a Jordanian field hospital in Gaza, he was later evacuated to Amman, Jordan, where he received a prosthesis.
After three months of rehabilitation, Mohammed learned to walk again with his prosthetic leg. The football enthusiast can now walk, run, and climb stairs.
Meeting Ms Cooper at the Specialty Hospital in Amman, Mohammed shared his dream:
“I want to become a policeman like my dad Akram, so I can catch all the burglars and the bad guys.”
Ms Cooper encouraged him:
“You're very brave. I think you will make a very good policeman. No one is stealing anything near you.”
Mohammed is currently studying online, focusing on English, Arabic, and Maths, while following his favorite football team, Real Madrid.
Other Evacuated Children
The Foreign Secretary also spoke with Sarraa, 17, and Sara, 15, sisters who endured severe injuries after their home was bombed in December 2024. They were trapped under rubble for more than an hour before being rescued.
Yvette Cooper vowed to work with allies to support Gaza’s healthcare recovery.
She visited the Specialty Hospital in Amman, where doctors care for those medically evacuated from Gaza's conflict zones.
Author's summary: Yvette Cooper's visit highlights resilience among Gaza’s evacuated children and her commitment to aid rebuilding the region's shattered healthcare system.