For Palestinian children in Gaza, an education in conflict

SUMMARY

Ever since Hamas launched demonstrations in March against Israel's blockade of Gaza, children have been a constant presence in the crowds. Since then, UN figures show that 948 children under 18 have been shot by Israeli forces and 2,295 have been hospitalized, including 17 who have had a limb amputated.

By APDec 9, 2018 5:20:49 PM IST (Published)

8-year-old Mohamed al-Dalo, center, who was shot in the leg during a demonstration, stands at the entrance of his house in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Mahmoud Abu Assi, who was shot in the leg during a demonstration, has his bandage changed in a clinic run by MSF (Doctors Without Borders) in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Raed Abu Khader, right, holds a wet cloth on the forehead of his 12-year-old son Mohammed in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Amani al-Bilbisi, sits outside her son Mohammed Khader's room as he lays in bed in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Raed Abu Khader, right, carries his 12-year-old son Mohammed as they return from the hospital in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

18-year-old Atalla Fayoumi, who had his leg amputated after he was shot in a demonstration in April, attends a physical therapy session in a clinic run by MSF (Doctors Without Borders) in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Patients with leg injuries they attained during demonstrations, gather outside a clinic run by MSF (Doctors Without Borders) in Gaza City. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)