Israel Leaves Deadly Unexploded Bombs in Gaza, Wounding Twin Children Playing in Rubble

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has left deadly unexploded bombs embedded in neighborhoods that families are now re-entering under an October 10 ceasefire.

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In Gaza City, 6-year-old twins Yahya and Nabila Shorbasi were gravely wounded after finding an explosive while playing in the rubble of their home.

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This incident is a stark example of what the UN’s mine experts say is an extreme hazard as people return.

UNMAS has documented at least 52 Palestinians killed and 267 wounded by unexploded bombs since October 7.

During the ceasefire, it has already located 560 unexploded devices.

Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 68,500 Palestinians killed by Israel’s military offensive, which the ministry describes as a genocide.

This underscores the lethal legacy of Israel’s bombing for children and families trying to survive and rebuild.

UN mine-action officials say the explosive threat is vast and growing as rubble is cleared.

During the ceasefire alone, UNMAS recorded 560 unexploded devices.

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Deminers warn that up to 60 million tons of debris could be concealing more bombs.

Israel has publicly disputed casualty figures related to these devices but has offered no alternative data.

As aid workers and displaced residents re-enter areas vacated by Israeli forces, the risk remains high.

International de-mining teams are being prepared to deploy in greater numbers.

Doctors fought to save the twins, performing emergency surgeries while warning that Gaza’s shattered health system cannot cope.

“The UN and WHO are urging Israel to reopen medical evacuation routes for sick and wounded Gazans, particularly through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt and by allowing treatment in the West Bank and East Jerusalem hospitals, as was done before the war”

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Reporters describe life‑threatening injuries amid shortages of medicines and supplies.

Officials say more children have been wounded by hidden explosives in recent days.

The UN and WHO are urging Israel to reopen medical evacuations via Rafah and allow Gazans access to West Bank and East Jerusalem hospitals as before the war.

However, Israel has kept Rafah closed since May 2024 and is imposing conditions linked to hostage remains.

These policies, alongside Israel’s bombardment that left unexploded ordnance behind, compound the danger for civilians seeking care.

Children are paying the highest price.

UNICEF warns of a potential lost generation after years without school, and child-protection groups say trauma is near-universal.

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Aid agencies argue that a ceasefire alone is not enough: Gaza’s children need demining, mental health care, safe spaces, and a quick restart of education.

Many victims remain trapped under rubble from Israel’s strikes.

Humanitarian groups are scaling up operations but stress that sustained international support is essential to make homes and schools safe from Israel’s unexploded bombs.

Coverage itself reveals sharp contrasts and inconsistencies.

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Several outlets date the ceasefire to October 10, but WFMZ specifies October 10, 2025, an outlier compared with other reports.

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West Asian and some alternative outlets stress Israel’s responsibility and genocide allegations.

Several Western mainstream reports foreground UNMAS data and Israel’s dispute of casualty figures.

One Western alternative outlet, The National, is largely off-topic, offering a broad roundup unrelated to Gaza UXO.

This is a stark example of how source focus can diverge even amid a child-maiming explosion.