Gazan child used in viral claims of starvation evacuated to Italy, COGAT confirms

Five-year-old Osama al-Rakab, along with his mother and brother, were evacuated through the Ramon airport on June 12, COGAT revealed.

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/DAWOUD ABU ALKAS)

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JULY 28, 2025 17:18

Updated: JULY 28, 2025 17:20

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