{
  "id": 2300618,
  "title": "Gaza children find hope in the water after losing limbs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/gaza-children-find-hope-in-the-water-after-losing-limbs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/gaza-children-find-hope-in-the-water-after-losing-limbs-1.500647160"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Palestinian children who have lost limbs are discovering a source of hope and healing in the waters of Khan Younis, Gaza. The nonprofit organization Heal Palestine has initiated swimming lessons specifically for these young survivors, offering them a chance to regain confidence, maintain an active lifestyle, and forge connections with others who have endured similar traumas.\n\nCoach Nour Qashqash leads the swimming sessions at a local pool, encouraging the children to embrace their new skills. The classes provide more than just a recreational activity; they represent a vital part of the children's rehabilitation process. Prosthetic limbs, once a constant reminder of their injuries, are placed beside the pool as a tangible symbol of the children's ongoing journey toward recovery.\n\nThese swimming programs highlight the remarkable resilience of Gaza's young amputees, as they confront the challenges of rebuilding their lives after the devastating impact of the war. Teenager Rimas Abu Shalouf, who lost both legs during the conflict, is among the participants benefiting from this unique rehabilitation approach. The UAE has also contributed to this cause by providing prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation support to Gaza's amputees.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Palestinian children who lost limbs during the Israel-Hamas war are learning to swim in Khan Younis, Gaza, finding moments of confidence and joy through the water. The swimming lessons are organised by the nonprofit Heal Palestine for children who have suffered life-changing injuries since the conflict began on October 7, 2023. For many participants, the classes offer more than a chance to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}