BBCNEWS BBC News at One September 6, 2021 12:25:00
We're just, er, finishing the twins' separation procedure. it has gone extremely well. i'm delighted how well the whole team's done. it's an excellent team here and it's been a real pleasure to be a part of it. medics say this type of surgery, a first for israel, has only ever happened 20 times worldwide. separating them so young, they say there is now a high chance they will live normal lives — already breathing and eating on their own. there is rehabilitation for their physical and cognitive development planned which will, no doubt, be spurred on by these remarkable sisters' own determinat...