From The Japan Times · Nidal Al-mughrabi · · 40s
Gaza Burn Victim in Aid Dispute
6-year-old Gaza burn victim faces aid blockage as Israel bars medical supplies.
In brief
6-year-old Gaza burn victim faces aid blockage as Israel bars medical supplies. Palestinian girl Masa Yassin, 6, cannot get new 3D facial masks due to Israeli restrictions on medical imports. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Gaza Burn Victim
6-year-old Palestinian girl Masa Yassin has severe facial burns from a cooking gas explosion in July.
3D Facial Mask Treatment
She uses 3D-printed plastic masks to manage swelling and reduce burn scars at a Doctors Without Borders clinic.
Mask Shortage Crisis
Medecins Sans Frontieres says Israel barred imports of plastic needed for new masks.
Aid Dispute
The 6-year-old girl will soon outgrow her current mask as Israeli restrictions block medical supplies.
The short version
Palestinian girl Masa Yassin, 6, cannot get new 3D facial masks due to Israeli restrictions on medical imports.