{
  "id": 9825221,
  "title": "A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/a-u-s-doctor-survived-a-deadly-strike-in-gaza-why-he-plans-to-go-back",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-doctor-gaza-hospital-strike-aid-workers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Trauma surgeon Dr. Feroze Sidhwa experienced the harsh realities of war when an Israeli airstrike targeted the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on March 23, 2025. The blast shattered the ICU doors and left him disoriented, realizing too late that the noise was a bomb and not an alarm. Sidhwa recounted the harrowing experience, emphasizing the immediate response from Palestinian survivors who rushed to protect him. Tragically, the attack claimed two lives, including his patient Ismail Barhoum, a Hamas spokesperson. Despite the life-altering experience, Sidhwa remains resolute in his plans to return to Gaza, despite his mother's concerns. He acknowledges that, for the first time in decades, he felt threatened, and his mother's fear echoed the grim reality facing aid workers. Globally, aid workers have faced a steep rise in threats, with over 1,000 killed in the past three years, according to the United Nations. In 2025, at least 160 major attacks occurred in conflict zones, including Sudan, Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sidhwa and his colleagues take precautionary measures, yet the psychological toll remains significant. Meanwhile, Dr. Michael Samotowka, another trauma surgeon, travels frequently to Ukraine, vowing to continue his work despite the dangers. Both doctors express a shared desire to protect and save lives, emphasizing the need for accountability and adherence to international law, such as the Geneva Conventions.",
  "summary": "Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}