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Girl awaits life-saving heart surgery in London after rescue from Gaza during ceasefire
Toddler to go into theatre following recovery from journey, says charity Chain of Hope

A little girl with a severe heart condition was awaiting life-saving surgery yesterday after being rescued from Gaza during the 72-hour ceasefire.

Halal al-Massri was whisked out of the warzone on Saturday with the help of three organisations, including British children’s charity Chain of Hope.

She was admitted to the Royal Brompton hospital where she will undergo heart surgery as soon as she recovers from the gruelling journey.

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