They’ve faced war, and now they’re being treated by the Holy See’s hospital.
“They said they came out of hell and they came here to Italy. For them, it was like the dream. “
Bambino Gesu Hospital was among the first to welcome these children from Gaza.
They’re part of a program where Egyptian, Palestinian and Israeli institutions worked together to get kids who are injured or in need of medical treatment out of the war zone.
Already two groups have gotten out, with 24 arriving last week.
On monday, that number more than doubled as 62 kids escaped.
The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, Father Ibrahim Faltas, said the kids are doing well and adjusting to their new lives.
“They have changed. They are much better,” Father Faltas said. “We saw them smile and they are happy.”
Father Faltas hopes to expand the operation to help more children in need get out of Gaza.
Already the groups are coordinating the next list of kids coming to Italy.
The President of Bambino Gesu, Tiziano Onesti, said they are ready and waiting to help.
“We welcome everyone regardless of religion, of wealth,” Onesti said. “We provide healthcare for all children in a special way but here the door is always open for everyone. And we consider that the Bambino Gesù carries out a whole international activity that is very important, which then concretely expresses the mission of the Church in this sense.