Israeli forces intensified their attacks on hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip, hitting al-Awda Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital as they advanced into the Jabalia refugee camp and increased bombardment in Rafah. The siege by Israeli forces has left hospitals vulnerable, with patients and staff forced to evacuate due to the shelling.
Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed deep concern for the safety of patients and staff amid the attacks on hospitals and called for protection, humanitarian access, and an immediate ceasefire. The ongoing violence has resulted in a significant number of casualties, including the deaths of three children in Rafah.
Continued Israeli incursions into Gaza have disrupted essential services, with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, suspending food distribution in Rafah due to a lack of supplies and insecurity. WHO urged Israel to lift the blockade on aid to ensure vital medical supplies reach Gaza to sustain hospitals.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s declaration of resettling Israelis in Gaza post-war and the seizure of Associated Press equipment highlight the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinians in the region amidst the conflict.
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