Gaza's Untold Suffering: A Surgeon's Harrowing Account

Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: A Surgeon's Testimony The ongoing conflict in Gaza has created a devastating humanitarian crisis, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Italian surgeon Tiziana Riggio, working with the NGO Ideals, offers a harrowing account of the medical situation on the ground. "We're treating mostly women and many children," she says, "with extensive burns, amputations, head injuries, and open fractures." The scarcity of medical supplies is critical, with shortages of essential items like gauze, gloves, and, most importantly, analgesics. Riggio describes the agonizing experience of operating on children without pain relief, a situation she says is unprecedented in her experience in the West. "The children arrive with injuries unlike anything we see in the West," she states, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of war. Her testimony underscores the urgent need for international aid to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza. The harrowing details of her work serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict.