Thread by @DrRosena

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I visited the West Bank and Jerusalem recently and spoke on @BBCR4Today about the cruel and inhumane permit system which means children in hospital can't be accompanied by their parents.

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This premature baby's mother had to return to Gaza after giving birth to triplets. Sadly, two of the babies died in hospital - their parents were told over the phone.

Only this week was the mother issued a permit to collect her baby - months after she was ready to go home.

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When this little girl had to undergo chemotherapy the first time - her mum wasn't allowed to travel with her from Gaza. This isn't unique - this ward had a room setup with tablets so children could Skype with parents.

The situation is truly awful.

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The Israeli Government are using healthcare restrictions to dehumanise the Palestinian people. Stories like these are all too familiar for Palestinian families - the system needs overhauling. No child should die alone.

For those asking, here's a photo of the ward with tablets. This is the only way some children can speak to their parents.

We would not find it acceptable for children in the UK to suffer and endure cancer treatment alone, so why do we accept it in Palestine?