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New group of children wounded in Gaza arrives in Chicago for medical care

Yazan, 16, was playing with his cousins at home in November when the structure was struck by an Israeli missile, killing everyone but Yazan, and forcing doctors to amputate his legs below the knees. Adam, 4, was also at home when he was the only survivor of an Israeli missile strike; his parents were killed and his left leg had to be amputated.They were among four children from Gaza who arrived at O’Hare Airport on Sunday afternoon to receive medical care with assistance from the nonprofit Heal Palestine and the local Palestinian community. All four: 1-year-old Seedra, 4-year-old Adam, 16-year-old Yazan and 12-year-old Mohammed — lost limbs in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Heal Palestine said. The children will be treated at area hospitals free of charge, though Mohammed is being taken to Cleveland to be with his mother.“They’re just looking forward to being here, they want to start not just the healing process but to feel safe and maybe have a little fun because what they’ve gone through i…