In brief
In late July, a helicopter‑launched air strike hit a tent in Gaza’s al‑Mawasi camp, leaving six‑year‑old Raseel al‑Balawi with injuries that now require more than 20 operations to control infections. Israeli officials deny any record of the attack, expressing regret for civilian harm. BBC Eye Investigations followed the child this summer, showcasing the relentless bombardment and the overwhelming strain on Gaza’s medical facilities as doctors strive to keep Raseel alive. The full documentary is available on the BBC iPlayer.
Six‑year‑old Raseel al‑Balawi of al‑Mawasi camp in Gaza has slipped through more than twenty surgeries since a single Israeli air strike hit her tent in late July, according to witnesses who followed her every day.
The strike, which officials say was launched from a helicopter, left the child with severe injuries that now require regular cuts, debridement and antibiotic treatment to keep infections from spreading.
Israel’s military denies any knowledge of the attack, describing it as “unintended” and expressing “regret” for civilian harm.
BBC Eye Investigations has spent the summer shadowing Raseel, documenting how the continual bombardment and crumbling health infrastructure in Gaza strain the local doctors who try to keep her alive.
The full‑length film, created with footage shot in Gaza, is available on the BBC iPlayer – watch it here.
