CT scans show children shot in the head or chest by IDF soldiers. 10/16/2024

                              CT scans show children shot in the head or chest by IDF soldiers.

As the official death toll in Gaza surpasses 42,400, the true scale of the tragedy may remain unknown until the conflict ends. However, healthcare workers who witnessed the devastation in Gaza's hospitals are sharing their experiences. Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon, wrote a powerful op-ed in The New York Times, recounting harrowing stories from dozens of medical professionals and revealing CT scans of children shot in the head or chest. While The Times chose not to publish the most graphic images, Sidhwa believes that if Americans saw the reality of such injuries, they might reconsider their actions globally.
Among the voices is Palestinian nurse Rajaa Musleh, who served at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. She recalls the trauma of seeing a dog eating a dead body near the hospital’s emergency department—an image she says will haunt her forever. Musleh’s message to the world is simple: "We are human beings, not numbers. We have the right to receive healthcare inside Gaza."
Dr. Sidhwa’s op-ed details his time working in Gaza’s European Hospital in Khan Younis. He describes seeing children shot almost daily, often fatally. Other medical professionals who served in Gaza confirmed similar patterns, indicating a disturbing trend. Despite accusations that the published images were altered, The Times stood by their authenticity, citing photographic evidence. Dr. Sidhwa and nearly 100 other U.S. medical professionals have called on President Biden and Vice President Harris for an immediate ceasefire and an end to U.S. support for Israel.
The testimonies of those who have seen the suffering firsthand underscore the dire need for global accountability and compassion. While the horrors of war are often hidden from public view, the stories of those on the frontlines provide a chilling reminder of the human cost of this ongoing genocide.