Gaza war amputees lack prostheses

Gaza's war amputees are experiencing critical shortages of prosthetic limbs under Israeli restrictions that limit medical supplies entering the territory. Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji, who lost both legs in an Israeli drone attack in September 2024, is now largely confined to his home in Gaza City despite previously being a keen footballer. The restrictions have created a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands of amputees struggle to access basic rehabilitation services. Medical organizations report that the blockade on medical equipment is preventing proper treatment for war-related injuries across Gaza.