Reports indicate that all life-supporting services in north Gaza have either ceased operation or are on the brink of shutdown. First responders have been forced to halt operations, leaving the region vulnerable to the devastating impact of Israel’s siege. The Gaza Civil Defense agency suspended its operations in the north due to recent attacks by Israeli forces, exacerbating the crisis.
The lack of essential services, including firefighting and emergency medical care, compounds the dire situation in Gaza, where shortages of food, water, and medical supplies persist. With fuel shortages affecting vital services like ambulances, the situation has become critical. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society is unable to operate ambulances due to fuel scarcity.
Advocates for Palestinian rights argue that Israel’s actions are part of a campaign to ethnically cleanse and occupy north Gaza through violence and displacement. The assault on hospitals and civilians in the region has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with reports of heinous acts by Israeli forces in Jabalia refugee camp.
The international community must act swiftly to prevent further loss of life and address the escalating crisis in Gaza that threatens the existence of many vulnerable communities.