A fifteen-year-old boy from Gaza, Majd Alshaghnobi, has arrived in London to receive treatment for severe war injuries, becoming the first Gaza war casualty to be treated in the United Kingdom. Majd suffered devastating facial injuries and a shattered leg after being shot while searching for food, and was brought to the country by Project Pure Hope, a charity led by healthcare professionals. His medical care will be provided by a team of volunteer surgeons, with costs covered by private donations, following months of visa negotiations.

The boy's arrival comes as international attention focuses on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with Donald Trump's envoy and the United States ambassador to Israel making a rare visit to the territory to assess conditions and plan aid delivery. The visit follows statements from Donald Trump expressing skepticism over Israeli denials of famine in Gaza and calling for urgent food and medical assistance. The United Nations reports that over 1,300 people have been killed while queuing for aid in recent months, prompting calls for more robust humanitarian intervention.

British leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, have signaled intentions to evacuate more injured children from Gaza for treatment in the United Kingdom, amid growing political pressure to establish a dedicated visa scheme. Healthcare advocates warn that delays in action threaten the lives and futures of vulnerable children, as charities continue efforts to bring more young patients to safety.