Israeli Attacks Leave 7 Gaza Hospitals 'Out of Service' As Death Toll Rises
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Health officials in the besieged Gaza enclave have reported that seven hospitals have been rendered 'out of service' as a result of Israeli attacks.
"Seven hospitals in the Gaza strip are completely out of service due to Israeli attacks," stated health ministry spokesman Ashraf Qudra.
The death toll in Gaza, stemming from the ongoing bombardment by Israel, has now reached 4,137, according to Health Ministry officials in the besieged territory. This grim update was shared on Friday.
Furthermore, the number of injuries has surged to 13,300, with ministry spokesman Ashraf Qudra revealing that over 1,000 individuals are still unaccounted for.
Health ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qudra provided additional data, stating that out of the 4,137 people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, 1,661 were children.
The situation in Gaza's remaining hospitals is dire, with one doctor reporting that Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is on the verge of collapsing, operating at only 10% of its capacity. Fuel shortages have made it extremely challenging for medical staff to operate and maintain vital equipment.
Moreover, there is a severe shortage of medical supplies, with doctors having to resort to purchasing basic items, such as vinegar, in the local market to treat injuries due to the scarcity of medical materials.
Meanwhile, the combined death toll from overnight and morning attacks throughout the Gaza Strip has climbed to at least 65, though it is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue to recover individuals trapped under the rubble.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his concerns regarding the "restrictions" placed on aid deliveries to Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need to have these restrictions clarified and removed.
"We have two million people here who are suffering tremendously. There is no water, no food, no medicine, no fuel. Gaza needs everything to survive," Guterres stressed, highlighting the vital importance of humanitarian aid deliveries in the besieged enclave.
