Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, reflecting on his time in Gaza, noted a shocking frequency of children shot in the head or chest, often resulting in death. He observed that nearly every day he encountered a new child with such injuries, saying, "Nearly every day I was there, I saw a new young child who had been shot in the head or the chest, virtually all of whom went on to die. Thirteen in total." This stark observation highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on the youngest victims.
In discussions with over 65 healthcare workers, Dr. Sidhwa found that a disturbing pattern emerged: 44 had witnessed children shot in the head or chest, confirming a tragic and alarming reality. One significant statement from Dr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu-Nuwar emphasized the urgency of the crisis, stating, "One night in the emergency department, over the course of four hours, I saw six children between the ages of 5 and 12, all with single gunshot wounds to the skull." This underscores the devastating toll the conflict takes on innocent lives.
Dr. Irfan Galaria's experience further illustrates the harrowing reality faced by healthcare providers, as he recounted multiple cases of children arriving with gunshot wounds sustained in the same incident. He remarked, "Our team cared for about four or five children, ages 5 to 8 years old, that were all shot with single shots to the head. They all presented to the emergency room at the same time. They all died.", highlighting the overwhelming pressure on medical staff and the tragedy of their circumstances.
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