Mohammed 'Dodi' Assad, a five-year-old boy from Ramallah, is facing dire health challenges as he battles acute blood and bone marrow cancer. His mother, Maali, has expressed deep concern over Dodi's health, noting that he often feels weak and exhausted from chemotherapy, occasionally sleeping for long periods due to fatigue. The family has been trying to obtain permission for Dodi to receive better medical treatment in Israel but has faced repeated rejections from Israeli authorities.

Dodi has primarily been receiving treatment for lymphoblastic leukemia in a hospital since 2022, with his condition relapsing in August 2023, which has limited the available treatment options for him in the West Bank. His family's attempts to transfer him to Israel for more advanced medical care have been consistently denied, based on bureaucratic and legal arguments made by Israeli courts regarding his birthplace in Gaza. This situation highlights the significant challenges faced by Palestinians in accessing healthcare, especially in critical situations.

The ongoing denial of treatment has raised alarms among human rights advocates and international observers who argue that access to essential medical care is a fundamental right. Dodi's case exemplifies the larger issues at play regarding healthcare access in conflict areas and has sparked calls for a reevaluation of policies that restrict medical transfers. The implications of this case extend beyond Dodi's health, reflecting the wider humanitarian crisis affecting many children in the region due to political and territorial disputes.