Intensified Israeli ground operations in Gaza have severely impacted the healthcare system, with WHO’s Dr. Tedros warning of overwhelming challenges as key hospitals face evacuation orders and operational shutdowns. Médecins Sans Frontières reported that at least 20 medical facilities have been damaged or rendered inoperable due to military actions, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as over 600 casualties and tens of thousands of displacements were recorded in just one week. Amidst these dire conditions, Israeli forces are accused of obstructing aid delivery, leading to calls for immediate cessation of hostilities against healthcare facilities.
