The ongoing Israeli military operations have plunged Gaza’s healthcare system into crisis, with numerous hospitals under siege and severe shortages of supplies.
**Gaza's Healthcare System on the Brink Amid Intensified Israeli Offensive, WHO Warns**
**Gaza's Healthcare System on the Brink Amid Intensified Israeli Offensive, WHO Warns**
As evacuations escalate and bombardments intensify, the World Health Organization highlights the dire state of Gaza's medical facilities.
Amid escalating Israeli ground operations and evacuation orders, Gaza's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that key hospitals, such as the Indonesian, Kamal Adwan, and al-Awda facilities in northern Gaza, are either rendered inoperative or critically compromised due to nearby hostilities. Dr. Mohammed Salha, director of al-Awda hospital, spoke to the BBC, stating the facility was "totally under siege," with ongoing violence obstructing patient access and essential care.
Over the last week, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported significant damage to at least 20 medical facilities across Gaza, attributing the destruction to airstrikes, military operations, and forced evacuations. Dr. Tedros expressed grave concerns, highlighting how military actions have not only targeted health facilities but also hindered WHO's ability to supply essential medical resources. He reiterated, "We've seen this too many times - it must not be allowed to happen again."
The IDF has stated that its operations target "terror infrastructure," yet many hospitals find themselves caught in the crossfire. Reports indicate ongoing violence has left key hospitals like the European hospital in Khan Younis non-operational since mid-May, further exacerbating the dire health crisis in the territory.
With rising casualties — over 600 deaths and 2,000 injuries reported in just a week amid an intensifying offensive — the humanitarian situation remains dire. Civilian displacement is rampant, and aid has yet to adequately reach those in need, drawing criticism from international agencies for insufficient support amidst burgeoning humanitarian needs. Comments from doctors and aid workers underline the chilling reality faced by healthcare providers in Gaza, raising alarms about the potential loss of life should hospitals be further cut off or evacuated.
Over the last week, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported significant damage to at least 20 medical facilities across Gaza, attributing the destruction to airstrikes, military operations, and forced evacuations. Dr. Tedros expressed grave concerns, highlighting how military actions have not only targeted health facilities but also hindered WHO's ability to supply essential medical resources. He reiterated, "We've seen this too many times - it must not be allowed to happen again."
The IDF has stated that its operations target "terror infrastructure," yet many hospitals find themselves caught in the crossfire. Reports indicate ongoing violence has left key hospitals like the European hospital in Khan Younis non-operational since mid-May, further exacerbating the dire health crisis in the territory.
With rising casualties — over 600 deaths and 2,000 injuries reported in just a week amid an intensifying offensive — the humanitarian situation remains dire. Civilian displacement is rampant, and aid has yet to adequately reach those in need, drawing criticism from international agencies for insufficient support amidst burgeoning humanitarian needs. Comments from doctors and aid workers underline the chilling reality faced by healthcare providers in Gaza, raising alarms about the potential loss of life should hospitals be further cut off or evacuated.
