He Lost His Arm in Gaza. His Mother Was Determined to Get Him Out.
A man he didn't know tried to carry him to safety but another explosion went off, sending shrapnel into Ibrahim's chest and injuring the man. The boy awoke when the man dropped him to the ground. Ibrahim's oldest brother then rushed to help. They ducked behind tires and a third explosion went off, this time piercing Ibrahim's back with shrapnel.
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