Paralysed 3-year-old's suffering worsens after Israeli attack in Gaza
An Israeli attack paralysed 3-year-old Amr al-Hams and killed his relatives. Now he can't get proper care in hospital because of Israel's assault on the health system, and he can't leave for medical treatment because of Israeli border controls.
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Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera
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