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Al Manar
39 minutes ago
- Health
- Al Manar
85 Days of Renewed Israeli Bombardment in Gaza as Starvation Deepens, Health System Collapses
The Israeli enemy's assault on Gaza has entered its 85th consecutive day, intensifying a 613-day campaign that has pushed the besieged enclave to the brink—marked by soaring civilian casualties, widespread starvation, and a collapsing health system. Over the past 24 hours, 69 Palestinians—including women, children, and individuals awaiting food aid—were killed in Israeli airstrikes, according to Palestinian sources. Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 54,981 martyrs and 126,920 injuries. The Israeli occupation army's attacks have increasingly targeted displaced civilians across Gaza. Civil defense teams reported fatalities and injuries near the Nuseirat corridor and western Rafah, where people had gathered in hopes of receiving aid—a grim scene that now repeats daily amid international inaction to halt the targeting of non-combatants. The humanitarian crisis has been exacerbated by a continued blockade on essential food supplies, enforced since early March, further intensifying widespread hunger. The World Health Organization announced the complete shutdown of Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis due to extensive damage and a lack of basic medical resources. Odai Dabour, an official at the Palestinian Medical Relief Society in Gaza, told Al Jazeera that over 76,000 children in Gaza are now registered as malnourished, with the real number likely much higher. He added that at least 41% of Gaza's kidney failure patients have died due… — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 10, 2025 Meanwhile, footage circulated by activists showed gunfire directed at civilians collecting aid from a US-run distribution center in northern Rafah. Gaza's Medical Relief Society described aid centers as 'death traps,' stating that people are dying in the streets from starvation. In a separate development, US President Donald Trump disclosed that negotiations are underway involving the US, the Israeli occupation, Hamas, and Iran, with the goal of brokering a ceasefire and facilitating a hostage exchange. Tunisian-Led Convoy Departs for Gaza From Tunis to Rafah, a large humanitarian land convoy—Caravan of Steadfastness—set off from Mohamed V Avenue in the Tunisian capital. Organized by the Joint Action Coordination for Palestine, the convoy aims to break the blockade on Gaza. The convoy comprises representatives from trade unions, medical sectors, and youth groups, accompanied by Algerian and broader Maghrebian solidarity delegations. Approximately 300 Algerians joined, invited by the Algerian People's Coordination for Palestine. The convoy—made up of civilian vehicles, buses, and ambulances loaded with medical and relief supplies—gathered at 4 a.m. local time to finalize preparations before proceeding toward the Ras Jedir border crossing into Libya, waving Palestinian flags. It includes specialized teams assigned to logistical, humanitarian, and media roles, marking the outcome of extensive coordination among North African civil society organizations. Other convoys—by land, sea, and air—are expected to join, underscoring the global scope of solidarity and the continued resonance of the Palestinian cause. Spokesperson Wael Nawar noted during a press conference that pro-Palestinian activists from 32 countries are expected to arrive via Cairo International Airport to join the initiative. In international waters, the Israeli occupation navy intercepted the ship Madleen, detaining its passengers.
Middle East Eye
11 hours ago
- Health
- Middle East Eye
A young girl dies of malnutrition in Gaza
A young girl has died from starvation and dehydration in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, reported Wafa news agency on Monday. Staff at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said the child died from severe malnutrition - caused by the ongoing Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid, food, and water. Medical staff warned that thousands of children across Gaza are suffering from malnutrition and dehydration due to a lack of access to water and food after nearly 100 days of Israel preventing food, clean water, medical supplies, and fuel from entering the besieged strip. Bassam Zaqqout, director of the non-governmental organisation Palestinian Medical Relief Society, described the situation as catastrophic, declaring: 'Gaza has become a place of death. The famine rate has reached 100 percent' Israel has been accused of using food as a weapon of war by human rights organisations.
Days of Palestine
2 days ago
- Health
- Days of Palestine
Gaza's Remaining Hospitals Face Total Shutdown in 48 Hours
DaysofPal- The director of Gaza's largest hospital has issued an urgent warning that all remaining hospitals in the besieged territory could completely shut down within 48 hours if fuel is not provided immediately. Dr. Mohammad Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, declared a state of emergency across healthcare facilities due to the escalating threat posed by the severe fuel shortage and collapsing medical infrastructure. In televised remarks, Dr. Abu Salmiya said the critical shortage of blood supplies and essential medical equipment is preventing doctors from treating the massive number of wounded civilians, forcing medical teams into making heartbreaking decisions. 'We are left with no choice but to prioritize patients in need, knowing that some may not survive, because we simply lack the means to treat them all,' he said. Gaza's healthcare system, already on the brink of total collapse after months of bombardment, has been further crippled by Israel's blockade on fuel and humanitarian supplies. Throughout the ongoing war, now entering its 610th day, Israeli forces have repeatedly targeted hospitals in the Gaza Strip, claiming Palestinian resistance factions are using them. However, these claims have not been backed by credible evidence and have been widely challenged by international media investigations and rights organizations. In a related development, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society recently stated that Israel's continued targeting of hospitals is part of a broader campaign of 'ethnic cleansing.' Meanwhile, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza ddeepens s Israeli military operations continue unabated, inflicting what international observers describe as war crimes and mass atrocities against civilians and displaced populations across the territory. Shortlink for this post:
Al Jazeera
6 days ago
- General
- Al Jazeera
Shooting at Gaza aid site a 'war crime'
Dr Bassem Zaqout, director of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, says US-backed aid distribution efforts in Gaza have been marred by shootings and a lack of organisation.
