Video of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attention

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A video showing a visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over his broken glasses in Gaza has gained global attention. The boy requires surgery, highlighting the broader issue of Gaza's children lacking access to essential eye care due to ongoing blockade and war-related destruction.

Ayoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatment A video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy in Gaza who suffers from a severe visual impairment crying over his shattered glasses has drawn widespread attention across social and international media. The footage of Ayoub Junaid has shone a light on the plight of the many visually impaired children in Gaza who, because of Israel’s blockade and the devastation caused by the war, have been unable to access eye examinations, corrective lenses or specialist ophthalmic surgery. Continue reading...