Gaza amputees stranded in Egypt seek specialized care and legal status

theguardian.com

Hundreds of amputees from Gaza are stranded in Egypt, facing legal limbo and struggling for specialized care after fleeing conflict-related injuries. Many Palestinians who cross into Egypt for treatment are not granted residency or refugee status, limiting their access to work and long-term prosthetic care without NGO support. The conflict has resulted in thousands of amputations, with children disproportionately affected, and survivors grapple with both physical recovery and the psychological trauma of their experiences.


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