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Parent’s nightmare: Archie Battersbee withdrawn from life support, following legal battle

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3 years ago

August 8, 2022

12-year-old Archie Battersbee had his life support turned off, following a controversial legal battle

Archie was found unconscious in his home, on April 7, with a bandage over his head. Some reports suggest the 12-year-old was taking part in a viral challenge that went horribly wrong.

Archie’s treatment was withdrawn in The Royal London Hospital, with his parents by his side as he took his final breaths.

His mother says he fought until the end.

“He was taken off medication at 10am, his stats remained stable until two hours later…
I would just like to say I am the proudest mum in the world… He was such a beautiful little boy. He fought right until the very end and I am so proud to be his mum.”
hollie dance, archie’s mother

Initially, Archie’s heartbroken parents Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee sought legal action to keep him alive. However, after four months in a coma, doctors at the Royal London Hospital confirmed Archie was ‘brain-stem dead’ with no chance of recovery.

After learning Archie’s fate, his parent’s pleaded with the High Court, Court of Appeal and European Court of Human Rights to have the right to choose where he takes his final breath.

They insisted on moving Archie to a hospice. However, Mrs Justice Theis from the High Court, rejected their appeal.

Life support was withdrawn at 10 am on Saturday local time and Archie passed away at 12:15 pm. He took his final breaths with his heartbroken family at his side.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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1 day ago

October 1, 2025

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

In Short:
– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.