Israeli Blockade and Bombardment Push Gaza Health System to Collapse

The Gaza Strip's health system is on the brink of total collapse after nearly six months of Israeli bombardment and blockade.

The World Health Organization warned that more than a million people risk suffering a catastrophic famine.

- IMEMC News

Hospitals rely on generators that require regular maintenance, but Israeli forces continue to prevent the entry of oils and spare parts.

At Nasser Medical Complex, a main generator was forced to shut down.

Ambulance and civil defense services are also paralyzed due to shortages.

The Gaza Center for Human Rights said the failure of the Nasser generator puts the lives of thousands of patients at imminent risk.

UN agencies warned that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.

More than half of Gaza's population are facing catastrophic hunger at IPC Phase 5 levels.

Al-Jazeera Net

Nearly two-thirds of households in northern Gaza have spent days and nights without eating at least 10 times in 30 days.

If Israel expands its offensive toward Rafah, about half of Gaza's inhabitants could be plunged into catastrophic famine.

UN agencies said there is still a chance to reverse the situation with a ceasefire and massive food aid deliveries.

WFP estimates that at least 300 trucks must be allowed into Gaza each day.

The Israeli siege has extended beyond food and medicine to spare parts, oils, and tires.

The transportation sector is severely affected, forcing drivers to raise fares significantly.

Water and sanitation systems are collapsing.

The Gaza Strip now lies drowned under a mountain of waste and debris.

The Health Ministry announced the detection of the polio virus in wastewater samples.

The Israeli Health Ministry confirmed the presence of polio virus type 2.

Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa briefed the Cabinet on political and diplomatic efforts.

Mustafa is set to participate in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.

Anadolu Ajansi

The Cabinet warned of the aggravating fuel shortage crisis in Gaza.

It called for intensified international efforts to lift Israeli restrictions on food supplies.

It emphasized the need for serious international action to halt escalating crimes of Israeli colonial settlers.

129 attacks occurred over the past week.