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Gaza children find hope in the water after losing limbs

Gaza children who lost limbs find new hope and confidence through swimming lessons

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Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor
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Palestinian girl Miral al-Babli, who lost a leg after being injured during the war between Israel and Hamas, receives swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip.
Palestinian girl Miral al-Babli, who lost a leg after being injured during the war between Israel and Hamas, receives swimming training from the Heal Palestine organization at a pool in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip.
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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.

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