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Israel restricting treatment for 1,100 child amputees in Gaza: NGO
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor says Israeli travel restrictions are preventing children in Gaza who have lost limbs from reaching specialised treatment abroad. The group warns that the lack of care and rehabilitation could cause lasting pain, mobility problems and disruption to children’s education.
The organisation reported that 1,134 children in Gaza had undergone limb amputations due to Israeli attacks. WHO data cited in the article show that 2,300 adults and children were assessed for treatment between September 2024 and May 2026, but only 500 received permanent prosthetics; Gaza currently has eight certified prosthetics and orthotics professionals. The group also says restrictions limit equipment imports and access for specialist teams, and accuses Israel of war crimes.
In short
- Rights group says travel restrictions block children’s access to treatment abroad.
- 1,134 children in Gaza have undergone limb amputations, it reports.
- Only 500 of 2,300 assessed amputees received permanent prosthetics.
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The case for
Israel’s defenders might argue that travel and import restrictions are security measures intended to prevent weapons or military resources from reaching armed groups, and that wartime crossings require screening. They could also point to the complexity of arranging safe medical transfers amid active conflict and say that responsibility for civilian care is shared among the parties and aid organisations.
The case against
Critics argue that children with serious injuries need timely specialist treatment and rehabilitation, and that broad restrictions on travel, equipment and medical teams leave too few practical routes to care. They contend that security screening should be designed to allow urgent medical transfers and essential supplies, since prolonged delays can cause avoidable pain, disability and disruption to children’s lives.
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