IDF, Israeli Hospital Save Critically Ill Syrian Girl in Secret Rescue

A 12-year-old Syrian girl with a life-threatening heart condition was evacuated from southern Syria to Israel for urgent medical treatment at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa through a coordinated effort by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the 'Yitro - Jews for Druze' organization, which also funded her care. She underwent a life-saving procedure in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Rambam's Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, and after four days of intensive care, her condition improved rapidly. Following her discharge, the IDF facilitated her safe return to southern Syria, where she reunited with her father. This humanitarian operation was conducted with full military approval and is part of ongoing initiatives in which Israeli hospitals provide critical care to civilians from conflict zones, including Syria. The Yitro organization and Rambam Hospital praised the IDF’s role and medical staff’s professionalism and compassion, emphasizing their commitment to saving lives regardless of nationality. This case exemplifies Israel’s continued efforts to offer medical aid across its borders despite political tensions.