Gaza's Al Awda Hospital Faces Imminent Shutdown Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Doctors at Al Awda Hospital in the Gaza Strip are performing life-saving operations despite severe shortages of fuel and medical supplies. The acting director, Muhammad Salha, warned that the hospital could shut down within 24 hours if fuel does not arrive. Surgical and maternity services have already been halted as the hospital relies on small electric generators to operate. The health sector in northern Gaza is critically affected by the ongoing conflict, with many hospitals targeted and out of service due to Israeli military actions. The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by restrictions on aid, with the Gaza government stating that current assistance is insufficient for the population's needs. Since the escalation of violence on October 7, the toll has been devastating, with over 132,000 casualties reported, including many women and children. International calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid have largely gone unheeded, as Israel continues its military operations in defiance of global appeals.