The war between Israel and Hamas has now been going on for more than four months, during which time Gaza’s medical infrastructure has all but collapsed.
Local NGOs and Palestinian health officials report: less than one-third
Some of the hospitals operating in Gaza before October 7 are still functioning, and the assistance they are now able to provide is said to be similar to “first aid clinics”.
“There is no place for treatment or no safe place They need to be treated,” Palestinian Authority Health Minister Mai Al-Kayla told The Hill.
Several NGOs have reported widespread cases due to limited access to clean water. cholera and diarrheamainly affects young children.
Over the weekend, members of Israel’s war cabinet appeared to set a deadline for an invasion of Rafah. Aid groups and officials have warned of further attacks on Gaza. tragic for refugees People gathered in the southern city.
“Many people are living in tent camps and makeshift shelters after fleeing bombings elsewhere in Gaza. Those who moved to Rafah, which was considered a ‘safe’ area, were unable to survive the invasion from the ground. We fear this could be catastrophic and worsen the already dire humanitarian situation,” said Amani Mustafa, country director for Women for Women International in Palestine. hill.
Aid groups are collecting medical supplies to send to the region, but groups are reporting that their trucks have been damaged. closed at the border By the Israeli military.
When asked for comment, the Israeli office said: Coordination of government activities in the territory (COGAT) said in a statement:
“Israel is working with the United States, Egypt, and international aid agencies to facilitate the large-scale entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip population, focusing on the categories of food, water, medical equipment, and medicines as well as humanitarian supplies.” This is to protect the residents who are working with the government. ”
“The State of Israel shall not limit the scope of humanitarian assistance provided it falls within the above categories and is subject to security inspections. ”
