The World Health Organization has released startling figures on the number of “life-changing” injuries sustained by individuals in Gaza during Israel’s recent assault on the region. According to the WHO, more than 22,000 people in Gaza were wounded during the conflict, with around one-quarter of these injuries being classified as “life-changing.”
These findings have prompted outrage and concern among medical professionals and human rights advocates, with one Gaza ER physician describing the WHO’s estimates as “conservative.” The sheer volume of injuries, many of which are severe and long-lasting, paint a grim picture of the impact of the violence on the civilian population in Gaza.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has prompted calls for a ceasefire and for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the region to assist those injured and displaced by the violence. The international community has a responsibility to address the devastating consequences of the conflict and work towards a peaceful resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals involved.
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