On an airfield in the Egyptian desert, three weeks ago, we met a young boy beginning a one thousand mile journey to save his life.

He was one of dozens of Palestinians being flown to Qatar for medical treatment.

But it was Abdullah’s need for care which was most urgent - the burned and bandaged boy's injuries so severe he was rushed off the military evacuation flight, before dozens of other wounded passengers.

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