In a region already devastated by months of conflict, Gaza’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, with 92% of Palestinian homes destroyed according to UNRWA reports, and hospitals struggling to function amidst relentless airstrikes. Medical sources report the death toll in Gaza has reached over 53,486 since the start of Israeli aggression in October 2023. Recent Israeli strikes killed six civilians in multiple areas across Gaza.
Silent Triage in Gaza
The situation is so dire that medical professionals are facing a silent triage, forced to make impossible choices as resources dwindle and facilities are repeatedly targeted. A medical supplies warehouse at the Nasser Hospital was hit by an Israeli strike, further crippling aid efforts.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Despite some aid trickling into Gaza, the UN describes it as “a drop in the ocean” compared to the overwhelming needs of the population. Gazans report their children are going to sleep hungry, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis. International leaders from the UK, France, and Canada have warned Israel of further action if it does not cease its renewed military offensive and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid.
Military Offensive and Evacuation Orders
The Israeli military has launched an “extensive” ground assault throughout northern and southern Gaza, issuing evacuation orders for Khan Younis. This has exacerbated the already critical situation, with attacks on medical facilities hampering the delivery of healthcare and humanitarian aid.
Calls for Intervention
The Foreign Ministry is calling for urgent international intervention to halt Israeli aggression in Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reports that 219 Palestinian journalists and media personnel have been killed by Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023. The ongoing conflict is not only claiming lives but also silencing those who seek to report on the crisis.