Amidst the ongoing hostilities, the Gaza Strip’s healthcare system is in a state of crisis, facing severe shortages of medical supplies and a crippling lack of fuel, according to Hossam Abu Safiyya, the head of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Adding to the grim situation, a funeral was held for 14-year-old Mustafa Hijazi, who tragically succumbed to health complications due to malnutrition, underscoring the dire humanitarian conditions in the region.
The violence has continued to escalate, as Israeli helicopter gunships, attack drones, and warplanes have carried out strikes on Rafah, with Palestinian fighters engaging in running street battles with Israeli troops.
Responding to queries about the prospect of a ceasefire, US President Joe Biden expressed skepticism, stating, “I haven’t lost hope,” but did not expect a deal to be reached shortly.
The tensions have also spilled over to the north, with Hezbollah launching a major drone and rocket attack targeting military bases in Israel, prompting a deadly bombing response from Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, raising fears of a further escalation into all-out war.
The revised death toll from the conflict now stands at a staggering 37,266 killed and 85,102 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7. In Israel, the death toll from Hamas’s attacks has reached 1,139, with dozens still held captive in Gaza.
As the crisis in the region deepens, the urgent need for a diplomatic solution to end the violence and address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza becomes increasingly pressing.
