Foreign Affairs

Unexploded Ordnance in Gaza: A Deadly Legacy Leaving Innocent Children Maimed

By Economics Desk | October 25, 2025

Six-year-old twins in Gaza suffer life-changing injuries from an unexploded bomb mistaken for a toy amid the shattered aftermath of conflict—raising urgent questions about the consequences of unchecked war and global instability on American security.

As the fragile ceasefire in Gaza offers a brief respite, its lasting dangers remain painfully clear. The tragic story of six-year-old twins Yahya and Nabila Shorbasi, wounded by an unexploded ordnance they mistook for a toy, represents more than just a human tragedy—it signals ongoing risks that ripple far beyond the ruins.Is This the Price of Ignoring Global Security Threats?The children’s grandfather recalls how the family had only just returned to their badly damaged home following the ceasefire when this horrific incident occurred. Yahya lost a hand and sustained severe injuries; Nabila suffered wounds that may cost her a leg....

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