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Leaning on crutches that he never imagined would replace his leg, 51-year-old Palestinian Tawfiq al-Sheikh walks slowly through the corridors of Hamad Hospital in Al Zawaida, central Gaza. His hope is to reclaim a semblance of his life before the Israeli assault, aided by a prosthetic limb that now supports his daily struggles. Al-Sheikh told QNA that he lived a normal life before the war, recalling the airstrike that hit his street at the start of the conflict. The blast led to an above-knee amputation and a long recovery, culminating in his referral to Hamad Hospital for prosthetic fitting. Getting the artificial limb, he said, helped him walk again and resume his life, even if partially. Al-Sheikh expressed gratitude to the hospital and the State of Qatar for their support, noting the care he received from rehabilitation to prosthetic installation. It changed his life, from someone disabled and dependent to someone who can function in society again. Established in northern Gaza in 2019 with funding from Qatar Fund for Development, Hamad Hospital is a leading center for rehabilitation and prosthetics. It offers free services to Palestinians suffering from amputations, neurological injuries, and spinal trauma. In May, the hospital sustained severe damage from Israeli shelling, halting its operations entirely. In October, the hospital announced the opening of a new branch in southern Gaza to expand access to medical and rehabilitation services for the wounded and disabled. Ahmed al-Absi, head of the prosthetics department at the hospital, told QNA that the unit provides artificial limbs, assistive devices, and spinal orthotics. After repairs in March, the department resumed operations and began receiving complex amputation cases, many resulting from Israeli strikes and high-impact weaponry. Since reopening, the department has fitted around 100 prosthetic limbs, focusing on above-knee and double amputations. Patients undergo full rehabilitation to adapt to their new limbs, restoring mobility and dignity in the face of war's lasting scars. Head of the Prosthetics Department at Hamad Hospital Ahmed al-Absi revealed that the facility has served over 5,000 cases since its establishment, with an annual average of 120 to 150 prosthetic fittings. Despite material shortages, the department resumed operations in March and is currently following up on 135 amputation cases in need of prosthetic limbs. **media[381394]** Al-Absi emphasized that many patients require reintegration into daily life, noting that rehabilitation marks the beginning of recovery and social reintegration. He cited numerous success stories, including students returning to school and employees resuming work after receiving prosthetics. He stressed the high quality of limbs provided by the hospital, which significantly aid patients in adapting and participating in society. However, he warned of severe challenges, particularly the critical shortage of prosthetic materials, which have not entered Gaza since 2023 due to Israeli restrictions. He said they are facing major difficulties, in a month or two, their stock will be depleted. Al-Absi urged relevant authorities to supply prosthetic limbs and the necessary materials to meet the growing demand, especially as the number of amputees in Gaza continues to rise due to ongoing conflict. In parallel, Assistant Undersecretary at the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, Dr Maher Shamia said that around 6,000 amputation cases have been registered during the Israeli assault, most requiring urgent and long-term rehabilitation programs. Speaking to QNA, Shamia noted that Gaza now records the world’s highest rate of child amputations relative to population size, according to a WHO report published in early October. Children account for approximately 25% of all cases, while women represent 12.7%, figures that reflect the deep humanitarian toll on thousands of wounded individuals and their families. He stressed the urgent need for rehabilitation and psychosocial support, particularly for children facing permanent disabilities at a young age. Shamia called on international and humanitarian organizations, as well as health and rehabilitation institutions, to intensify efforts and expand emergency interventions to meet the needs of the wounded and ensure access to adequate care in line with the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The Strip continues to endure a humanitarian crisis following the Israeli offensive, which left more than 170,000 injured amid a near-total collapse of the healthcare system, widespread shortages of medicine and medical supplies, and the destruction of hospitals. The Rafah border crossing remains closed, preventing patients from seeking treatment outside Gaza despite ceasefire agreements.

Four people were killed and three others were injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted southern Lebanon. According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), citing the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) of the Ministry of Public Health, the strike hit the town of Kafr Rumman in the Nabatieh District late Saturday, resulting in four fatalities and several injuries.Earlier, Lebanese authorities reported that one person had been injured in a separate Israeli attack on southern Lebanon. The PHEOC also said in a press release that an Israeli airstrike on the town of Kfar Sir in the Nabatieh District injured one person.Lebanon has been under Israeli aggression since October 2023. In recent days, Israel has intensified air and artillery strikes at an unprecedented pace, expanding the scope of its attacks to include the capital, Beirut. This escalation has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries and displaced more than one million people from their homes.

A person was killed today in an Israeli airstrike on the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region in southern Lebanon.The Lebanese National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone launched a guided missile strike this morning, targeting a motorcycle in the town of Ain Qana, killing the motorcycle driver.A ceasefire agreement went into effect in Lebanon on Nov. 27, stipulating the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the southern border towns and villages within 60 days. The Lebanese government subsequently agreed to extend the deadline until Feb. 18, but the Israeli army remains stationed at five points and continues its violations.

Two Palestinians were martyred and others injured on Sunday as a result of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the eastern area of Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip. Local sources reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted Palestinians in Jabalia, resulting in the immediate martyrdom of two individuals and the injury of others, who were transported to the hospital by medical teams. In the same context, the Israeli occupation army targeted the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip with several airstrikes, while Israeli military vehicles opened fire on the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis in the southern part of the Strip. The occupation forces continue to violate the terms of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza by launching airstrikes and firing at Palestinian civilians inspecting their homes and properties in the eastern areas of the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the martyrdom and injury of several individuals. Meanwhile, the occupation continues to prevent the operation of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, which was supposed to reopen following the agreement. In this context, the Gaza Center for Human Rights stated that it had documented 129 incidents of shelling and shooting carried out by the occupation forces, which resulted in the martyrdom of 34 Palestinians and the injury of 122 others since the ceasefire agreement in Gaza took effect. The ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and the Israeli entity came into effect last week, following the withdrawal of the occupation army from populated areas in the Strip and the beginning of the return of displaced persons to the northern part of the Gaza Strip. This is part of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war on Gaza.

Three ISIS members were killed in an airstrike southeast of the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. A security source said that Iraqi aircraft carried out an airstrike targeting an ISIS hideout in Wadi Al-Shai, southeast of Kirkuk.The source added that the strike resulted in the killing of three members, including a prominent leader in the organization, and the complete destruction of the hideout.Iraqi security forces continue to pursue remnants of ISIS throughout the country's various provinces, particularly as its elements periodically target army and police personnel in armed attacks.

A Palestinian was martyred and several others were injured on Sunday morning following an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle west of Gaza City. Medical sources reported that the strike hit a vehicle near Al-Shifa Hospital, resulting in the martyrdom of one individual and injuries to others. In addition to the airstrike, Israeli artillery also shelled areas in the central Gaza Strip, including Nuseirat refugee camp, as well as the Al-Zaytoun and Al-Shujaiya neighborhoods in Gaza City.

Member of the United States House of Representatives Jim McGovern condemned the Israeli airstrike that targeted the residences of several Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Tuesday, describing it as a brazen violation of Qatar's sovereignty and international law.In a post on X, the US Representative said, "Netanyahu clearly has no interest in peace. We shouldn't send another cent of military aid for his reckless war. Our priority should be a ceasefire, hostages released and a surge of aid into Gaza."

Malaysia strongly condemns the airstrike by the Zionist Israeli regime on a residential building in Doha, Qatar on 9 September 2025. This attack is a clear violation of the sovereignty of Qatar and flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. Such violation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.The Israel Zionist regime’s illegal action only serves to inflame regional tensions further, jeopardising the stability and security of not just the State of Qatar, but also the broader region.Malaysia calls on the international community and the United Nations Security Council to strongly condemn Israel’s blatant acts of aggression and hold it accountable.Malaysia stands in full solidarity with the Government and people of the State of Qatar, and reaffirms its unwavering support for the country’s sovereignty, security and stability.