Adam, alongside his mother Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, departed for Milan on Wednesday evening as confirmed by Italy’s foreign ministry. The strike on their residence in Khan Younis occurred on May 23, resulting in the tragic loss of Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar and nine of their children. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that it is reviewing the incident, while the BBC has sought further comments.
Footage shared online captured poignant moments as Adam and his mother boarded a Red Crescent ambulance, waving goodbye as they exited Gaza. In a pre-evacuation interview with Italian publication la Repubblica, Dr. Alaa detailed Adam's condition, noting that while stable, his left arm has extensive fractures and nerve damage.
Their journey included crossing to the Israeli city of Eilat, with Adam among 18 injured Palestinians being flown out for medical care. Charter flights have been organized by the Italian Air Force, aiming to transport them swiftly. The mission marks an ongoing effort to evacuate Palestinian patients, totaling 150 since the beginning of this crisis, along with over 450 family members.
Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar was severely injured in the attack but succumbed to his injuries days later. Adam sustained critical injuries, described by a British surgeon as including severe lacerations and a nearly severed arm. In defense of the air strike, the IDF asserted that the attack targeted individuals identified as threats while maintaining that civilians had been evacuated for safety.
As the Israeli military operation continues in response to Hamas attacks, the humanitarian toll is staggering, with over 54,981 fatalities reported in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
Footage shared online captured poignant moments as Adam and his mother boarded a Red Crescent ambulance, waving goodbye as they exited Gaza. In a pre-evacuation interview with Italian publication la Repubblica, Dr. Alaa detailed Adam's condition, noting that while stable, his left arm has extensive fractures and nerve damage.
Their journey included crossing to the Israeli city of Eilat, with Adam among 18 injured Palestinians being flown out for medical care. Charter flights have been organized by the Italian Air Force, aiming to transport them swiftly. The mission marks an ongoing effort to evacuate Palestinian patients, totaling 150 since the beginning of this crisis, along with over 450 family members.
Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar was severely injured in the attack but succumbed to his injuries days later. Adam sustained critical injuries, described by a British surgeon as including severe lacerations and a nearly severed arm. In defense of the air strike, the IDF asserted that the attack targeted individuals identified as threats while maintaining that civilians had been evacuated for safety.
As the Israeli military operation continues in response to Hamas attacks, the humanitarian toll is staggering, with over 54,981 fatalities reported in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
