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An Israeli army dog mauled a pregnant Palestinian woman. Then she lost the baby
7 January 2025 11:00 GMT
Tahrir Husni al-Arian, nine-months pregnant, could see pieces of her flesh falling to the ground as an Israeli combat dog savaged her thigh.
The Palestinian mother of three was at home with her husband and children in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip when the Israeli military invaded al-Manara, their neighbourhood. It was 24 October 2024.
The dog attack, which lasted about 10 minutes, left Arian in unbearable pain and caused complications that would last for months, ultimately leading to the loss of her newborn.
Since then, the 34-year-old has been unable to return to her own home, grappling with deep trauma.
In Khan Younis, she shared her harrowing account with Middle East Eye.
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