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Gaza war: Parents' pride as injured Palestinian boy takes first steps in Jordan

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Nine-year-old Rami Qattoush was injured in an Israeli air strike in Gaza .

His brother, Abdul Salam , lost his lower right leg due to his injuries.

Rami 's wounds became so infected that they were crawling with maggots.

He and his mother were evacuated to Jordan for treatment at a specialised hospital for reconstructive surgery.

MSF is the only hospital I know of providing physical and mental rehabilitation for victims of war.

Rami al-Madhoun was in his mother's arms when she was killed in an air strike in October 2023 , along with his siblings.

His brother, Abdul Salam , and his father have just been given permission by Israel to leave Gaza for Jordan .

In the weeks to come, he should be fitted with a new leg, allowing both injured boys to relearn how to walk.

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English

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