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Israeli hospital hosts cancer-stricken Iranian boy -- By Aron HELLER (AP -- Oct 10, 2008)
Israeli hospital hosts cancer-stricken Iranian boy
By Aron HELLER,
Associated Press Writer
Oct 10, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_irania...
The head of an Israeli hospital where an Iranian boy is being treated for a brain tumor said Friday he hoped the gesture will help improve understanding between the bitterly divided countries.
The 12-year-old boy — who was identified only as Roy, to protect his privacy — was wheeled on a stretcher into the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv, after treatments in Iran and Turkey failed.
Israel granted the child a special permit to enter the country and he arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on Friday. The rare arrangement was mediated by an Israeli businessman of Iranian origin. The boy was accompanied to the hospital by his father and veiled mother, who were also granted special entrance permits into Israel.
Iran and Israel are bitter enemies and have no formal relations. Iran's president has denied the Holocaust and repeatedly called for Israel to be "wiped off the map."
Sheba CEO Zeev Rotstein said it wasn't the first time Israeli doctors have treated children from adversarial states.
"We hope that with the love and affection we give these kids we are paving the way for at least some understanding between people," he said. "We can't change the politics. We are not politicians. We do this because we feel it is our job."
Israel is home to world-class hospitals and state-of-the-art medical technology.
Dr. Amos Toren, head of Sheba's Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Department, said his initial diagnosis was that the boy's year-old growth was "the most aggressive tumor that exists among brain tumors."
"He is conscious and he can smile but it is hard," he said. "We will give him the most modern treatment possible and maybe we will be able to help him."
By Aron HELLER,
Associated Press Writer
Oct 10, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_irania...
The head of an Israeli hospital where an Iranian boy is being treated for a brain tumor said Friday he hoped the gesture will help improve understanding between the bitterly divided countries.
The 12-year-old boy — who was identified only as Roy, to protect his privacy — was wheeled on a stretcher into the Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv, after treatments in Iran and Turkey failed.
Israel granted the child a special permit to enter the country and he arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on Friday. The rare arrangement was mediated by an Israeli businessman of Iranian origin. The boy was accompanied to the hospital by his father and veiled mother, who were also granted special entrance permits into Israel.
Iran and Israel are bitter enemies and have no formal relations. Iran's president has denied the Holocaust and repeatedly called for Israel to be "wiped off the map."
Sheba CEO Zeev Rotstein said it wasn't the first time Israeli doctors have treated children from adversarial states.
"We hope that with the love and affection we give these kids we are paving the way for at least some understanding between people," he said. "We can't change the politics. We are not politicians. We do this because we feel it is our job."
Israel is home to world-class hospitals and state-of-the-art medical technology.
Dr. Amos Toren, head of Sheba's Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Department, said his initial diagnosis was that the boy's year-old growth was "the most aggressive tumor that exists among brain tumors."
"He is conscious and he can smile but it is hard," he said. "We will give him the most modern treatment possible and maybe we will be able to help him."
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 22, 2008 at 4:07am -
Hi Paul!
I am going to start a new blog similar to this-- is that ok?
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 19, 2008 at 11:31pm
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She also has a blogspot as well:
http://children-the.blogspot.com/
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 19, 2008 at 11:31pm
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Hi Paul.
Here is the name + the e-mail address of the woman who is ahead of a program at Tel Hashomer hospital which makes sure that Palestinians from the territories and other minorities get equal access and health care, esp. for those children who suffer from life threatening illnesses.
Also, here is a youtube video about her organization.
Cheers
Stephanie
Judith Kirschbaum
judith_k@bezeqint.net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chCAXRu2ARo&feature=related
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Comment by Paul RETI on October 19, 2008 at 9:05am -
Thanks Stephanie for the status links you found ...
Unlike some others here, you obviusly do not support the double-standards of some of the Principal Actors and Players of MEpeace.
Thanks..
==PmR
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 19, 2008 at 8:48am
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Also, here is the website to the Sheba Medical Center, the hospital where the boy is currently staying at:
http://eng.sheba.co.il/
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 19, 2008 at 8:45am
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And here are a few more links about the article:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/10/10/news/ML-Israel-The-Iranian-Patient.php
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 19, 2008 at 8:44am
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Ok so I found the hospital that he is staying at, but unfortunatly for his own safety (And don't blame him nor his family!) his name is not given away.
Here is where I found it:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/10/world/main4514693.shtml
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 19, 2008 at 8:17am
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I was just thinking about the current status of the boy-- do you know what he is currently ok?
I hope that he is ok, and not too bewildered, since Israel has no diplomatic relations with Iran, and maybe this may cause more stress than he already has (nevermind that he already has cancer).
So I was thinking that maybe we should write some get well cards to him? Maybe send him some gifts?!
Does anyone how I could get in touch with him and his family?
I have a friend that is from Iran, that could translate from English to Farsi.
Thanks
Stephanie
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Comment by Paul RETI on October 16, 2008 at 3:42pm
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Yes Steph! Let's hope that they can really help the Iranian boy. Politically, trying is enough. OTOH a real positive result would be ideal, even without any political benefits.
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Comment by Stephanie Chase on October 15, 2008 at 1:08am
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Great article Paul!
I really hope that this could be a gateway to peace with Israel and Iran! :)
Sometimes, it's just the small, simple actions that make a difference! :)
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