As the Israel military advances into densely populated areas, over 11,000 Palestinians have reportedly lost their lives, prompting a mass exodus from northern Gaza. The desperate search for safety grows as combat escalates, pushing residents southward.
Palestinian health officials and fleeing residents report strikes near Gaza City’s main hospital, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The World Health Organization reveals that 20 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals, including a pediatric facility, are now nonfunctional due to reported Israeli strikes.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with over two-thirds of the 2.3 million population displaced since the conflict began. Crowded into shelters in the south, residents face dwindling supplies of essential resources as the war enters its second month.
Israel’s campaign, focused on crushing Hamas in Gaza City, stems from the militant group’s incursion into southern Israel on October 7. The conflict resulted in over 1,200 deaths in Israel, primarily from the Hamas attack, and the abduction of around 240 hostages taken into Gaza by Palestinian militants.
The intensity of the conflict has drawn global concern, with the UN humanitarian agency describing northern Gaza as “hell on earth.” The gravity of the situation is underscored by the World Health Organization’s verification of over 250 attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel in Gaza since October 7, along with 25 attacks on healthcare in Israel.
The ongoing crisis demands urgent international attention to address the escalating humanitarian and health crises in the region. As the conflict rages on, efforts are crucial to providing aid, protecting civilians, and seeking a sustainable resolution to the long-standing tensions in the area.
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