On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has drawn attention to alarming conditions faced by wounded amputees across the territory.

According to the Ministry, approximately 6,000 amputees in Gaza require urgent, long-term rehabilitation programs, with nearly 25% of these cases involving children who face permanent disabilities at a young age.

The Ministry emphasized that thousands of wounded individuals and their families continue to endure profound human suffering, underscoring the pressing need for psychological, social, and specialized medical support.

Concluding its statement, the Ministry of Health called on international organizations to urgently prioritize care for amputees in Gaza and to expand access to specialized rehabilitation and support services.

Gaza's disabled mark their day amid the rubble

Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Palestinians with disabilities gathered in Gaza to draw attention to the growing challenges they face, Palestinian media reported.

The ongoing Israeli genocide has left many without access to essential medical supplies, assistive devices, and safe transportation, further deepening the hardship for a community already struggling to meet basic needs, according to local sources.

Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Palestinians with disabilities gathered in Gaza to draw attention to the growing challenges they face.

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Palestinian media highlighted the story of Mohammad al-Mubayyad, 12 years old, who uses a wheelchair after losing his leg in an Israeli occupation strike on the al-Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza. He also suffers fractures in his remaining leg and left arm and is coping with the trauma of losing his father and several relatives.

Amid the Israeli occupation blockade and the severe shortage of medical supplies, treatment has become difficult for Mohammad and many children who suffer from serious injuries and disabilities.

UNRWA demands humanitarian assistance

Meanwhile, UNRWA highlighted the dire situation faced by people with disabilities in Gaza, noting that many are living amid loss, suffering, and a severe lack of basic resources.

Despite these hardships, UNRWA reported, people with disabilities are striving daily to stay safe amid the ongoing Israeli offensive, confronting both physical dangers and limited access to essential support and services.

The agency’s statement underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance, protective measures, and specialized support for the most vulnerable members of Gaza’s population.

21,000 children disabled since Oct. 7, 2023

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) issued a warning on September 3 about a worsening disability crisis in Gaza, stating that the war on the Strip has left tens of thousands of children permanently injured.

Since "Israel" launched its war on October 7, 2023, more than 40,500 children have sustained new injuries, with over half now living with disabilities. The committee reported that at least 21,000 children in Gaza have acquired disabilities as a direct result of injuries sustained since October 7, 2023.

The committee also expressed concern that evacuation guidelines issued during Israeli military operations were frequently inaccessible to those with hearing or visual impairments, making it extremely difficult for them to escape. Reports further indicated that people with disabilities were often forced to flee in unsafe and undignified conditions, such as crawling through sand or mud without any mobility assistance.

The report highlighted that 83% of people with disabilities have lost their mobility aids, including wheelchairs, crutches, splints, and prosthetic devices, which are largely unavailable. Access to these essential items remains restricted, as "Israel" classifies them as "dual-use" materials, preventing their inclusion in humanitarian shipments.