Video of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attention
Ayoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatment A video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy in Gaza who suffers from a severe visual impairment crying over his shattered glasses has drawn widespread attention across social and international media. The footage of Ayoub Junaid has shone a light on the plight of the many visually impaired children in Gaza who, because of Israel’s blockade and the devastation caused by the war, have been una
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Palestinian boy Ayoub Junaid given new glasses after video of his distress went viral – videoGazaVideo of visually impaired Palestinian boy crying over broken glasses draws global attentionAyoub Junaid, seven, given new pair but needs surgery as Gaza’s children remain unable to access treatmentSeham Tantesh in Gaza and Lorenzo Tondo in JerusalemFri 12 Jun 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 12 Jun 2026 00.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA video of a seven-year-old Palestinian boy in Gaza who suffers from a severe visual impairment crying over his shattered glasses has drawn widespread attention across social and international media.The footage of Ayoub Junaid has shone a light on the plight of the many visually impaired children in Gaza who, because of Israel’s blockade and the…
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