Gaza
Deaf Palestinians struggle to survive amid Gaza conflict
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Palestinians with hearing impairments have become especially vulnerable during Israel's military operations in Gaza, unable to detect incoming missiles or hear evacuation warnings, according to Mondoweiss. The lack of accessible alert systems has left deaf residents without critical safety information that other civilians receive through audio warnings and emergency broadcasts.
Fadl Kuraz is among the few aid workers focusing specifically on this overlooked population, devoting his efforts to improve their chances of survival during the conflict. His work underscores a significant gap in emergency protocols that fail to account for disabled residents' communication needs and accessibility requirements during armed conflict.
