Gaza Hospitals Face Imminent Shutdown Amid Israeli Strikes and Fuel Shortages
Gaza (Quds News Network)- The Ministry of Health has issued a dire warning that hospitals across the besieged Gaza Strip will cease operations within 48 hours due to severe fuel shortages. This announcement comes as Israeli airstrikes continue to target critical infrastructure, exacerbating an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
Hospital Bombed, Injuries Reported
Earlier today, an Israeli drone bombed Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, injuring Dr. Saeed Joudeh and several patients. Hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyya confirmed the attack, stating it targeted the hospital’s entrance without prior warning.
“This marks the second consecutive day of deliberate strikes on our hospital and follows a broader pattern of targeting Gaza’s healthcare system,” Dr. Abu Safiyya said.
He added that two doctors working at the hospital have faced devastating personal losses. One lost 17 family members, mostly women and children, in a nearby airstrike, while another lost 19 relatives while attending to emergency cases.
Multiple injuries, including patients and medical staff, have been reported as Israeli occupation drones drop grenades targeting Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/CByH8wAYv6
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) November 22, 2024
Another attack targeted the hospital just a few hours later, injuring Dr. Nihad Guneim.
WHO: “Deeply Concerned” About Medical Staff Safety
The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern for the safety of patients and medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital, reporting that its oxygen system is no longer operational due to the drone attack.
“The hostilities around Kamal Adwan Hospital must stop immediately, and humanitarian missions must be granted safe access,” the WHO stated.
The Ministry of Health warned that all hospitals in Gaza will shut down or drastically reduce services within two days if fuel supplies are not replenished. Israeli authorities have blocked fuel entry into Gaza, leaving hospitals unable to power essential equipment.
Medical sources describe dire conditions, with shortages of supplies and the absence of surgical teams compounding the crisis. Gaza’s health system, already overburdened by years of blockade, is now on the verge of total collapse.
Israel has been carrying out systematic attacks on hospitals and emergency services in northern Gaza. Since October 6, Israeli forces have intensified their assault on Jabalia refugee camp and surrounding areas, killing over 2,000 people and injuring more than 6,000.
The ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 148,000 casualties, including tens of thousands of children and women. More than 10,000 people remain missing amid the rubble of demolished neighborhoods. Gaza’s humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate, with widespread starvation and destruction affecting millions under blockade.
