Reveal Kids Under Fire in Gaza
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May 24, 2025 Dr. Mimi Syed, an emergency room physician, shares her harrowing experiences volunteering in Gaza during the summer of 2024. She recounts treating numerous children with gunshot wounds, raising alarming concerns about the targeting of minors. Dr. Syed passionately advocates for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire, journeying from Gaza to Washington, D.C., where she urges policymakers to address the ongoing crisis. The discussion highlights the heartbreaking stories of young victims and the need for accountability amidst the political complexities surrounding military aid.
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Children Targeted with Gunshots
- Dr. Mimi Syed treated at least 18 children under 12 with gunshots to the head or chest in Gaza over one month.
- She saw such injuries multiple times every day, suggesting a troubling pattern.
Saving Young Mira Against Odds
- Dr. Syed helped a four-year-old girl named Mira survive a gunshot wound to the head despite poor prognosis.
- Mira's survival was a rare win amid overwhelming casualties and scarce medical resources.
Leahy Law Not Applied to Israel
- The U.S. Leahy Law prohibits aid to foreign military units committing human rights violations but isn't enforced against Israeli forces.
- Political will, not legal framework, blocks accountability for alleged Israeli human rights abuses.