Palestinian Girl Seba Recovers in Seattle After Losing Legs in Gaza Bombing

Seba, 12, has been learning to walk again with the help of a dedicated community in Seattle.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:43pm

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A cinematic painting of a young girl in a wheelchair, her face partially obscured by shadow, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and resilience in the face of adversity.A young Palestinian girl's resilience shines through as she recovers from the devastation of war, her story a testament to the human spirit.Seattle Today

A 12-year-old Palestinian girl named Seba has been in Seattle since last summer, learning to walk again after losing both of her legs in a bombing in Gaza. Thanks to an amazing community and a dedicated team of therapists, Seba is making progress in her recovery.

Why it matters

The continued Israeli military operations and violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza have led to further loss of life and destruction, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and raising concerns about the viability of any future peace efforts. Seba's story highlights the human toll of the conflict and the resilience of the Palestinian people.

The details

Since the 'ceasefire' announcement in October 2025, Israeli occupation forces have killed 755 Palestinians and wounded more than 2,100, while civil defense teams have recovered 760 bodies from various areas across the Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the cumulative death toll since October 7, 2023, has risen to 72,333 Palestinians killed and 172,202 injured.

  • Since the 'ceasefire' announcement in October 2025, Israeli occupation forces have continued military operations in Gaza.
  • Seba has been in Seattle learning to walk again since last summer.

The players

Seba

A 12-year-old Palestinian girl who lost both of her legs in a bombing in Gaza and has been in Seattle learning to walk again, thanks to an amazing community and a dedicated team of therapists.

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What they’re saying

“Seba, 12, lost both of her legs in a bombing in Gaza. Since last summer, she has been in Seattle learning to walk again, thanks to an amazing community and a dedicated team or therapists.”

— healpalestine

“طفل صغير يذهب ليرتشف بضع قطرات من مياه الشرب 💔 ليس مشهداً للشفقة، كرامته تبقى محفوظة رغم قسوة الظروف في غزة، الأطفال لا يطلبون التعاطف بل حقهم البسيط في الحياة الكريمة ❤️‍🩹”

— ثائر البنا, Gaza

“No heavy equipment or essential tool allowed in Gaza due to continued israeli siege. Palestinians are clearing rubble by hand.”

— ESQ.

The takeaway

Seba's story highlights the human toll of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of immense hardship. It also underscores the need for a lasting peace agreement that prioritizes the well-being and dignity of all affected communities.