Catastrophic Conditions in Northern Gaza
The situation in the northern Gaza Strip has escalated into a humanitarian crisis as Israeli military operations intensify. Reports indicate that the Israeli forces are forcibly displacing residents and causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, particularly in Beit Lahia and Jabalia. According to Al Jazeera, the Kamal Adwan Hospital has been besieged, with medical personnel unable to provide essential services due to the ongoing violence and restrictions on aid.
Dire Medical Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has described the current circumstances as a
deliberate murder,
highlighting that the Israeli forces are actively targeting the hospital and preventing necessary medical aid from reaching patients. He stated that many surgeries cannot be performed due to a lack of resources and the arrest of most surgeons. The hospital’s intensive care unit has suffered severe damage as a result of the attacks, exacerbating the already dire medical situation in the region.
Civil Defense Authority Halts Operations
The Civil Defense Authority in Gaza announced a complete halt to its operations in the northern governorate after Israeli forces arrested several of its members and targeted firefighting resources. Spokesperson Mahmoud Basal described the events in Beit Lahia and Jabalia as catastrophic, with the occupation committing what he termed massacres against innocent civilians. This situation underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international attention to the escalating violence in northern Gaza.
