Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble
Summary
A young Palestinian athlete, Shurouq Khaira, lost her leg due to injuries from Israeli attacks during the ongoing Gaza war. Many Palestinians in Gaza face similar amputations because of heavy fighting and shortages of medical supplies caused by Israel’s restrictions on imports.Key Facts
- Shurouq Khaira, a 24-year-old athlete from Gaza, lost her right leg after an Israeli shell hit her home in November 2023.
- Her father also suffered amputations of both legs in the same conflict.
- Since the war began, more than 6,000 Palestinians in Gaza have undergone amputations; about 25% are children.
- Gaza’s healthcare system is severely damaged, with shortages of surgical supplies due to import restrictions by Israel.
- Doctors often must amputate limbs to save lives because other treatments are not possible without proper supplies.
- Prosthetic limbs are delayed because key materials needed to make them are also blocked from entering Gaza.
- Many amputees, like Shurouq, face daily challenges, including walking long distances without proper mobility aids.
- The conflict and blockade make basic healthcare and reconstruction efforts extremely difficult inside Gaza.
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