The conflict that escalated on October 7, 2023, has led to the deaths of over 57,000 Palestinians, with many children like Amr suffering from severe injuries.

Three-year-old Amr al-Hams is currently hospitalized in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, after suffering severe brain damage from an Israeli airstrike that struck his family's tent in April 2025.

The devastating airstrike resulted not only in Amr's injuries but also in the tragic loss of his pregnant mother, two siblings, and grandfather.

Amr is fighting for his life at Nasser Hospital, where he remains unable to move or speak due to the extensive damage caused by shrapnel embedded in his brain.

Although Amr has been moved out of intensive care, he is severely malnourished due to a lack of fortified milk, a consequence of the ongoing blockade in Gaza.

His aunt, Nour al-Hams, a trained nurse, has taken on the role of his primary caregiver, providing him with basic nourishment and comfort during painful seizures.

Nour expresses deep despair over the lack of recovery options available for Amr, fearing that his chances for rehabilitation are slim while he remains in Gaza.

Doctors have stressed the urgent need for Amr's evacuation to access advanced medical care, as his developing brain requires immediate attention to prevent permanent damage.

Experts warn that without adequate medical care, the long-term consequences for Amr and other injured children could be devastating, severely impacting their development and quality of life.

Medical evacuations for critically injured patients like Amr have been limited, with thousands still awaiting treatment outside Gaza, underscoring the dire situation for injured children.

Amr's father is grappling with profound grief, largely unresponsive since the tragedy, which adds to the family's emotional burden.

The health system in Gaza has been critically affected by ongoing conflict, with nearly half of the hospitals inoperative and severe shortages of medical supplies exacerbated by the blockade.