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Days of Palestine
26-06-2025
- Health
- Days of Palestine
Fuel Crisis Paralyzes Ambulance Services in Gaza
Ambulance services and emergency rescue efforts in Gaza are on the brink of collapse as the Israeli blockade continues to choke off fuel supplies, threatening to paralyze civil defense operations amid ongoing mass casualties from airstrikes. According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, the acute fuel shortage is severely delaying the evacuation of the wounded from areas hit by Israeli bombardment and hindering the retrieval of bodies trapped beneath rubble. Dr. Fares Afaneh, head of medical services in northern Gaza, warned of a worsening health disaster. He said emergency medical services are now operating with just two functioning ambulances after most vehicles broke down due to fuel scarcity. Only six vehicles remain in service across the region—four of them borrowed—down from ten before the war. He added that the remaining diesel supply is barely enough to keep the two ambulances running. Night hours are especially dire, as nearly all movement ceases, complicating emergency responses for childbirth, chronic illnesses, and elderly patients. The pressure on the Palestinian Red Crescent has become overwhelming. Afaneh noted that the organization is now receiving more than 200 emergency calls daily—ranging from airstrike injuries to critical medical conditions. With ambulances unable to reach victims, civilians are being forced to transport the wounded and the dead using tuk-tuks and carts—a devastating reflection of the humanitarian collapse unfolding under Israel's siege and bombardment. Red Crescent spokesperson Raed Al-Nems also sounded the alarm, warning that ambulance and emergency services are facing imminent paralysis. All gasoline-powered vehicles are already out of service, and the 25 remaining diesel-powered vehicles are at risk of stopping entirely as their fuel reserves run dry. He stressed that the fuel crisis has begun to severely limit medical teams' ability to respond to emergencies, especially as Israeli strikes intensify across the Strip. Al-Nems also warned that the power generators relied upon by ambulance stations and health facilities may soon shut down, as nearly all electrical power has been cut off across Gaza. He described conditions for medics as extremely dangerous and confirmed that the Red Crescent's remaining fuel stock will last only a few more days. He called on the international community to intervene immediately to deliver fuel and prevent the total breakdown of life-saving health services. Al-Nems concluded by urging global actors to pressure Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and open safe corridors for humanitarian aid—especially fuel for ambulances and medical centers—before a large-scale health catastrophe unfolds. Since March 2, Israel has tightened its blockade on Gaza, closing all crossings and blocking the entry of humanitarian aid. More than two million Palestinians now face a worsening humanitarian crisis, marked by extreme hunger and the total collapse of vital infrastructure. Shortlink for this post:
See - Sada Elbalad
18-05-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
PRCS Warns of Imminent Health Catastrophe in Gaza Amid Ambulance Crisis
Ahmed Emam The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has issued a grave warning about an imminent health catastrophe in Gaza, as the continued blockade and targeting of medical infrastructure threaten to halt ambulance services in the embattled territory. In a televised interview, Raed Al-Nems, Media Director of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Gaza, said that ambulance crews are working tirelessly around the clock, despite ongoing Israeli attacks. He added that most hospitals in northern Gaza have collapsed due to sustained bombardment and an ongoing siege, severely hindering emergency response efforts. Al-Nems reported that Israeli forces have deliberately targeted medical facilities and staff, leading to the destruction or disabling of more than six hospitals and approximately 56 primary healthcare centers. He warned that the severe shortage of fuel and spare parts for ambulances could bring emergency medical transport to a complete halt, triggering a major health disaster. Despite the escalating dangers, PRCS teams continue to provide emergency services in northern Gaza. They are transferring the wounded to Al-Shifa Hospital, the Saraya Field Hospital, and the Advanced Medical Post in the north, while some critical cases are being treated at Al-Quds Hospital in Tel Al-Hawa. Al-Nems emphasized that the continued closure of border crossings for over two and a half months has prevented the entry of humanitarian aid and essential medical supplies. This, he said, has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation and severely hindered the ability of medical teams to respond amid ongoing military aggression and direct targeting of medics and health facilities. The PRCS calls on the international community to intervene urgently to prevent a full-scale collapse of Gaza's healthcare system. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
