Ministry of Health in Gaza: On International Disability Day, shocking conditions afflict wounded amputees in the Gaza Strip. – 6,000 amputation cases requiring urgent long-term rehabilitation programmes. – 25% of the total number of amputation cases are children who face permanent disabilities at an early age. – The profound human suffering experienced by thousands of wounded people and their families highlights the urgent need for rehabilitation services and psychological and social support. We call on relevant international organizations to direct urgent attention to wounded amputees in Gaza, and to enhance opportunities for specialized and rehabilitative care.