Children in Gaza who are disabled or have lost limbs are facing a new crisis: they cannot obtain the wheelchairs they need because Israel has denied entry for the devices.
The restriction comes at a time when many families in the Gaza Strip are already struggling to secure basic medical supplies. Wheelchairs are essential for mobility and daily life, yet the blockade has made it difficult for aid organisations to deliver them.
According to reports, the Israeli authorities have refused to allow the import of new wheelchairs into Gaza. The decision has left many children without the equipment that would enable them to attend school, visit doctors, or participate in community activities.
Humanitarian groups working in the region say that the lack of wheelchairs is a direct consequence of the ongoing restrictions on goods entering Gaza. Without access to these devices, disabled children face increased isolation and a decline in their quality of life.
The situation highlights the broader challenges faced by residents of Gaza, where access to medical equipment and other essential items is frequently hampered by political and logistical barriers.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
