Palestinian children wounded in Gaza strikes receive medical treatment in Lebanon
Beirut: A group of Palestinian children injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have been transferred to Lebanon for specialized medical care, according to health officials and aid agencies, as reported by Reuters.
Six-year-old Omar Abu Kuwaik lost his hand and suffered severe burns and leg injuries in a December 2023 airstrike. Omar arrived in Beirut earlier this month through an evacuation facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The strike on his grandparents’ home killed his parents, sister and other relatives, making him the sole survivor. Doctors in Lebanon are evaluating him for reconstructive surgery and a prosthetic hand.
14-year-old Amir Hajjaj, sustained shrapnel injuries to his shoulders and legs. He also lost his fingers when his family home in northern Gaza was struck in 2023. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Beirut.
In a separate case, Aya Abdallah aged 7, lost her right leg in an airstrike. Her sister Mays aged 5, suffered fractures and nerve damage. Both girls are receiving treatment in Lebanon. Aya is expected to be fitted with a prosthetic limb and Mays will continue physiotherapy.
According to UNICEF records around 45,000 children have been wounded in Gaza since October 2023. Many sustained permanent disabilities, while more than 18,000 children have been killed.
Due to Gaza’s overwhelmed hospitals and restricted exit routes, medical authorities in Beirut have noted that only a limited number of wounded children have been evacuated
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Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI): An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state.
Calling the alleged incident in Ahilyanagar district “extremely disturbing”, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the government of failing to curb crimes against women and minor girls.
Raising the issue through an adjournment motion, Wadettiwar demanded an immediate discussion, claiming that the minor is in a serious condition and the accused are yet to be arrested.
He questioned how the accused managed to flee after committing such a serious offence. The Congress leader also criticised the functioning of the local police, alleging inefficiency and corruption, and said such lapses embolden criminals.
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Wadettiwar further claimed that incidents of atrocities against minor girls have increased in the state, and the government has failed to take effective action.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar took note of the issue and directed the government to present a detailed statement in the house on the incident at the earliest.
Congress member Nana Patole demanded that the girl be brought to Mumbai and given better medical care for free.
He said the girl has suffered serious facial injuries that could affect her future. The incident reflects poorly on the administration, he said.
Failure to apprehend the culprit has heightened anxiety among citizens and the victim’s family, he added.
