Medical Desperation in a War Zone The harrowing account of Israeli doctor Mark Perlmutter amputating a five year old girl's leg without anesthesia in Gaza has left many stunned and outraged.
But this incident is not an isolated anecdote; it's a symptom of a systemic disregard for human life and dignity that pervades conflict zones.
Doctors, who are supposed to be caregivers, resorted to such desperate measures due to the catastrophic failure of humanitarian efforts in Gaza.