Global News Podcast Israel launches ground and air assault on Gaza's Deir al-Balah
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Jul 21, 2025 
Nick Maynard, a surgeon with Medical Aid for Palestinians, provides a firsthand account of the dire situation in Gaza as the Israeli military intensifies its assault on Deir al-Balah. He shares the harrowing realities faced by medical professionals and civilians amidst escalating violence. The discussion contrasts this with a heartwarming story of a camel in Pakistan adapting to life with a prosthetic leg. Maynard emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian aid and the challenges involved in delivering it in such a conflict-ridden environment.
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Surgeon's Harrowing Gaza Experience
- Dr. Sarmad Tamimi describes horrific injuries and helplessness at Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
- He recounts failed attempts to save a young man’s leg amid famine and conflict.
Conflicting Accounts in Gaza Assault
- Israeli military disputes Palestinian death tolls and claims they fired warning shots out of perceived threat.
- Ground and air assault on Deir al-Balah is intensifying displacement and pressure on Hamas.
Surgeon Faces Gaza Casualties
- Professor Nick Maynard treats mass casualties in Gaza hospitals amid high anxiety over evacuations.
- He recounts numerous patients with explosive and gunshot injuries in difficult operational conditions.