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Now, let's take you to the Middle East. And Sabrina Al-Sqqani was a newborn baby who became a symbol of life and survival amid all the death and destruction in Gaza. She was rescued from her dying mother's womb after an Israeli airstrike on the family home. Israel says it was targeting Hamas. Pictures were broadcast around the world of the chaotic scenes last Sunday, when doctors used a hand pump to push air into Sabrina's lungs and get her into an incubator. Today, though, news that the baby has now died. She's been buried alongside her mother, father, and three-year-old sister. Our special correspondent, Fogal Keen, now reports.

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In this fragile form, a tiny pulse of hope. Baby Sabrine was the last survivor of a family obliterated by an Israeli airstrike. Her pregnant mom was pulled from here. But minutes later, in hospital, doctors were able to rescue Sabrine from her dying mother's wound. They tapped to stimulate her breathing.

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The air was pumped into her lungs. Then to an incubator, fighting for life. Notice the gentleness of the doctor as he craddles her head. Relatives watched over the newborn.. Paternal grandmother, Ahlam, planned to take care of the orphan baby.

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I will raise her in the best way. She's the memory of her dad. I hope that God gives her a long life.

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Sabrine fought to live, two days ago, briefly opening her eyes. 24 hours later, her condition's still critical. Baby Sabrine lost her struggle. At midday yesterday, the dead child was brought home to her people. Sabrine was buried alongside her mother, after whom she was named, her father, Shukri, and three-year-old sister, Malak. Today, her uncle, Rami, prayed at Sabrine's grave. Overhead, an Israeli drone. The loss that changed everything for this family changes nothing in the war.

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This girl, This girl left a mark on everyone's heart.

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She moved the whole world. To me, Sabrine was the living legacy of my brother, the only survivor of the massacre. She was my soul. This is why I call her my soul.

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Sabrine Al-Sheikh of Rafeh, Gaza, lived for five days. Fergal Keen, BBC News, Jerusalem.