Global News Podcast Patterns of injury in a Gaza war hospital
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Jul 18, 2025 A British surgeon shares harrowing accounts of injuries from the Gaza conflict, highlighting the patterns of explosive and gunshot wounds among young men. The challenges journalists face in reporting under restrictions are also discussed, alongside innovative recruitment strategies in Ukraine's military efforts. In a lighter shift, a new K-pop boy band made up of North Korean defectors navigates their emotional journey into South Korean society. Meanwhile, political narratives unfold as Brazil's Lula defends national sovereignty amid rising tensions.
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Gaza Injuries Show Patterned Violence
- British surgeon Nick Maynard observes a disturbing pattern of gunshot injuries among young Palestinian boys at Gaza food distribution sites.
- Different body parts are being targeted on different days, suggesting deliberate and systematic harm.
Independent Medical Evidence in Gaza
- Independent medical professionals confirm injuries in Gaza are not fabricated by Hamas but directly witnessed by foreign and local doctors.
- This evidence challenges Israeli claims discounting such reports as propaganda or baseless.
EU Sanctions on Russia Face Limits
- EU sanctions target Russia's oil price with a $47 cap, below market rates, aiming to cut war funding.
- Russia circumvents sanctions by trading oil with China and India, implying sanctions may be a slow, long-term pressure.