‘For the first time I have my own chair’: Gaza siblings find new freedom
What was announced
In Gaza, 10-year-old Anas is one of three siblings born without legs and with only two fingers on each of their hands. They struggle to move around and perform daily activities like eating and writing independently.
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- Original: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/11/1168759
- Published 2026-11-07 12:00:00 UTC
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