Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: Doctors Expose the Reality of War
Three foreign doctors who recently returned from Gaza have described the dire humanitarian situation as a 'triangle of death' characterized by famine, drought, and disease. Their joint article in Politico sheds light on the catastrophic conditions faced by civilians in the region, a stark contrast to the claims made by the Israeli army. Anesthesiologist Michael Perry, orthopedic surgeon Suhail Khan, and consultant vascular surgeon Edward Brown, who volunteered with an emergency medical team, reported that the health care system in Gaza has completely collapsed. They emphasized that there are no safe havens for the displaced, as even designated 'safe areas' have been targeted in airstrikes.
The doctors condemned the Israeli army for allegedly kidnapping medical professionals and holding them under inhumane conditions, a violation of international humanitarian law. They called upon the international community and medical organizations to advocate for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, as well as to facilitate access to much-needed humanitarian aid. Since the onset of hostilities on October 7, with American backing, the conflict has resulted in over 135,000 Palestinian casualties, predominantly affecting women and children, alongside widespread destruction and famine.
