War leaves Gaza with worst child amputee crisis of modern history amid aid blockade
Apr 16, 2025 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaUnderAttack
Israel’s war on Gaza has left tens of thousands injured, with the UN reporting the highest num
Apr 16, 2025 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaUnderAttack
Israel’s war on Gaza has left tens of thousands injured, with the UN reporting the highest number of child amputees in modern history. Between 5,000 to 6,000 Palestinians have lost limbs since October 2023, overwhelming medical facilities. Prosthetic labs face severe shortages due to Israel’s blockade, forcing technicians to craft limbs from recycled materials. These locally made devices offer amputees—especially children—a fragile hope of regaining mobility. Yet, with borders sealed and aid restricted, even basic medical supplies remain out of reach. For survivors, losing a limb marks the start of a lifelong struggle in a shattered healthcare system. Their suffering persists, unnoticed and unrelenting, as the war rages on.
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Deir el-Balah, Gaza.
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