Jerusalem church leaders urge 'Israeli' authorities to allow cancer treatment for Gaza children

• Patriarchs urge 'Israeli' authorities to allow Gaza children with leukemia access to Augusta Victoria Hospital.
• Hospital offers full care and transportation at no cost to the government.
• Treatment unavailable in Gaza; timely care is critical for recovery.

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have issued an urgent appeal to 'Israeli' authorities, requesting permits to allow children from Gaza diagnosed with leukemia to travel to Augusta Victoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives for specialized treatment.

In a statement, the church leaders emphasized that Augusta Victoria Hospital is fully prepared to arrange transportation and provide complete medical care for these vulnerable patients.

“The children will then be returned by the hospital to their homes in Gaza at the end of their treatment,” the statement noted.

- Humanitarian appeal -

The church leaders stressed the appeal is made on humanitarian grounds. “The treatment for this disease is not available in Gaza, and it has the potential to transform the lives of those afflicted with it,” they said. They also clarified that the hospital would cover all costs, placing no financial burden on the government.

- Urgency of care -

Highlighting the importance of timely intervention, the statement urged that permissions be granted as soon as possible. “As with any disease, the swift delivery of treatment is essential for a good outcome,” the church leaders said.

They expressed hope that responsible authorities will enable these young patients to access the medically necessary care available at Augusta Victoria Hospital, allowing them to begin their journeys toward recovery and health.