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

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By Jane Arraf

Published October 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM EDT

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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