A Palestinian woman is lifted away in a wheelchair following an Israeli air strike in Gaza on Nov. 3, 2023.
eople with disabilities in Gaza are suffering disproportionate harm in the Israel-Hamas war, international aid organizations warn, as a vulnerable population struggles to get the aid they need to stay safe. There are reports of two sistersIsrael cut off water, power and fuel on the Gaza Strip, impacting a population of over two million people. Humanitarians warn that aid allowed in hasn’t been enough to meet the needs of the population.
Addressing the report, Israel Defense Forces said in an emailed statement on Nov. 5 that “in response to Hamas' barbaric attacks, the IDF is responding forcefully to dismantle Hamas military and administrative capabilities. In stark contrast to Hamas' intentional attacks on Israeli men, women and children, the IDF follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm.
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