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A grim legacy of war in Gaza as thousands are left to deal with amputations

NPR

By Jane Arraf

Published October 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM CDT

Despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the two year-long war in Gaza has left a grim legacy – as well as tens of thousands killed, according to Gaza health authorities, about 170,000 have been wounded and many have lost limbs. Jane Arraf profiles a doctor who lost his leg after an aid truck hit him.

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Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.

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