Summary
The UN reported that at least 94% of hospitals in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, with half rendered non-operational, amid escalating hostilities. WHO spokesperson Farhan Haq noted that four major hospitals ceased operations in the past week due to attacks or evacuation orders, and that 4% of nearly 700 attacks on healthcare facilities since October 2023 occurred last week alone, marking a significant increase in violence. The situation has pushed Gaza’s already fragile health system to a breaking point, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid.
