Gaza Strip – Gaza Parrot Gets Treatment From Israeli Animal Rights Group

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    An African grey parrot is treated by at the Erez crossing Israel Gaza border, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. An ailing parrot in the blockaded Gaza Strip is being rescued by an Israeli wildlife organization for treatment. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)Gaza Strip – An ailing parrot in the blockaded Gaza Strip has received treatment from an Israeli animal rights group after its Palestinian owner appealed for help via Facebook.

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    Abdullah Sharaf said Tuesday his African grey parrot, Koki, drank bleach that burned a hole in his throat. He says local veterinarians, ill-equipped to handle specialized cases, suggested his exotic pet be put down.

    Unconvinced, Sharaf appealed via Facebook to an animal rights group in central Israel, which agreed to help. The group sent a mobile surgery clinic to the Israel-Gaza frontier and successfully treated the bird at the crossing.

    Israel and Egypt have imposed a blockade on Gaza since the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power in 2007. Palestinians in Gaza face severe travel restrictions, making it difficult to get specialized medical treatment.


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    5 years ago

    If the parrot had been found in Iran, it would already be in jail for being an Israeli spy.

    PaulinSaudi
    PaulinSaudi
    5 years ago

    I am a big fan of African Gray parrots. I wish him well.

    abilenetx
    abilenetx
    5 years ago

    I worked with an African Grey and his owner laughed because I gave him an Brooklyn accent.