Why it matters:
Gaza’s health infrastructure is buckling under the strain of war and siege. The Israeli action in imposing a total siege to deliver critical medical supplies is costing lives daily, especially among the most vulnerable, children, the wounded, and the chronically ill.
The big picture:
Since the resumption of Israeli attacks, only 122 patients have been evacuated out of over 10,000 in need. Despite having aid supplies ready for distribution, the WHO reports that none have entered Gaza in over two months. This is not a failure of logistics inside Gaza, but a consequence of Israel’s continuing blockade.
What he’s saying:
“This is not about failing to get aid around Gaza, it’s about being prevented from getting it in,” a WHO spokesperson said. “Our medical stockpile is nearly depleted, and no assistance has entered Gaza in 65 days. We urge immediate access to the Strip, the lifting of the blockade, and the protection of health care. Ceasefire now.”
Go deeper:
Gaza’s health crisis is a direct byproduct of the ongoing siege and bombardment. While hospitals struggle to operate under extreme conditions, the lack of basic humanitarian access threatens to turn a health emergency into a humanitarian catastrophe. The international community’s response or inaction will determine whether thousands live or die.
Hossein Vaez
