The Gaza Strip is currently facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, with a severe health deterioration. The situation is dire, with hospitals overwhelmed by an influx of patients, receiving over 500 cases daily, including approximately 200 suffering from acute respiratory illnesses with severe symptoms. The lack of equipment to diagnose these diseases has led to a rapid spread, further exacerbating the crisis.
The Palestinian health ministry is struggling to cope with the situation, as Israel continues to impose a total blockade on essential services and goods. This blockade has severely hindered the ability of medical professionals to provide adequate care, pushing the medical system to the verge of total collapse. The consequences of this blockade are devastating, with nearly 1.9 million people in the Gaza Strip living without adequate shelter due to the ongoing Israeli war.
The Israeli warplanes have continued to launch airstrikes on central and southern Gaza, violating the ceasefire agreement that went into effect on October 11. This blatant disregard for international agreements has resulted in a significant increase in fatalities and injuries. The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 71,550 Palestinians, with 171,365 reported wounded, since the beginning of the conflict on October 7, 2023. Furthermore, since the ceasefire came into effect, the number of fatalities has increased to 465, with 1,287 injuries, while 713 bodies have been recovered from beneath the rubble.
Ambassador Tamer Almassri reiterates that the Israeli government’s continued blockade, airstrikes, displacement of people, and aggression towards the Palestinian people is a clear violation of human rights and international law as it demonstrates Israel’s clear intent to destroy the Palestinian people. The international community must take immediate action to address this crisis, including lifting the blockade and providing essential aid to those affected.
