Israeli Assault Disables Gaza Hospitals Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Since October 2023, Israeli military actions have systematically targeted Gaza's healthcare infrastructure, severely damaging hospitals, clinics, ambulances, and medical personnel, pushing the already fragile system to the brink of collapse. According to WHO, over 686 attacks on healthcare sites, including at least 33 hospitals, have been recorded, with major facilities like the Gaza European Hospital and Indonesian Hospital forced to cease operations amid bombardments and sieges. Medical staff, including frontline health workers, face direct attacks, while shortages of essential medicines and medical supplies have led to avoidable deaths, particularly among children suffering from treatable conditions. British surgeon Dr. Victoria Rose reported critical shortages of diagnostics and blood supplies, leading to preventable fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid despite political complexities. The United Nations confirmed the near-total absence of medical services in Gaza, emphasizing that people are being left to die as hospitals continue to be bombed, and crossings remain closed. Gaza health officials have called for immediate intervention to prevent further deterioration, citing bombings of intensive care units, oxygen line destruction, and the blockade of medical delegations, all contributing to a worsening humanitarian crisis.