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Tragic Missile Strike Leaves Gaza Child as Sole Survivor
9/2/2025
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Story summary
- A missile strike in Gaza killed a mother and her two-year-old son, leaving their three-year-old son, Amer, as the sole survivor.
- Child amputees in Gaza experience severe mental health issues due to trauma and lack of access to prosthetics.
- Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim criticized the international community for not protecting children in Gaza amid ongoing violence.
- Gaza's medical infrastructure is severely damaged, with 94% of hospitals destroyed, complicating care for child amputees.
- Blockades in Gaza hinder access to medical supplies and support for disabled individuals, reflecting structural ableism.
