The health of young Abdel Karim Al-Arabid has deteriorated significantly. The child suffers from global developmental delay, severe muscle hypotonia (low muscle tone), and drug-resistant epilepsy. Medical evaluations have identified abnormal electrical discharges and focal abnormal brain activity consistent with ongoing epileptic activity. He also experiences recurrent aspiration of milk into the airways, raising the risk of further decline and serious respiratory complications.

Pediatric neurologists have determined that Abdel Karim urgently requires transfer to a specialized medical center outside the Gaza Strip. There he would need a brain MRI, advanced metabolic and genetic testing, a thorough evaluation of his drug-resistant epilepsy, and the development of a tailored treatment plan—resources that are not currently available to him locally.

His family and supporters are appealing to relevant authorities and humanitarian and medical organizations to expedite his medical evacuation. They emphasize that timely access to specialized diagnosis and care could offer him a real chance at proper treatment and help protect his life before the condition worsens further.

This case reflects the broader challenges faced by many children in Gaza who require advanced neurological and developmental care amid limited local capacity.

Sources

• Public appeal and medical summary shared regarding Abdel Karim Al-Arabid (including recent social media posts by Gaza-based journalist Amr Tabash)
• Related Arabic-language reports on the child’s condition and the need for external medical transfer