Iran Press/West Asia: The Indonesian Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital, both located in Beit Lahia, announced on Monday that they could cease operations within days if fuel supplies are not restored. The blockade, part of Israel’s genocidal campaign against Gaza, has prevented the delivery of essential fuel, leaving hospitals struggling to maintain lifesaving services.
Hospitals on the Edge of Shutdown
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, said the facility could shut down within 48 hours. "We are running dangerously low on fuel and medical supplies. If we cannot power the intensive care units, dozens of children’s lives will be at immediate risk," he warned.
At the Indonesian Hospital, Dr. Marwan Sultan echoed these concerns. "Our intensive care unit is overwhelmed, filled with critical cases, and 10 patients rely on ventilators. The operating rooms are running 24 hours a day, but without fuel, we won’t be able to continue much longer," Sultan explained.
A Healthcare System in Crisis
The Israeli genocide, launched on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas attack, has devastated Gaza’s already fragile healthcare system. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 31 of the 36 hospitals in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, severely limiting the territory’s ability to care for the wounded and critically ill.
The blockade has also hindered access to medical supplies, including fuel necessary to run hospital generators. The situation is exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis, as hospitals struggle to cope with the constant influx of casualties.
The ongoing genocide has claimed the lives of over 40,000 Palestinians, including large numbers of women and children, with nearly 95,000 others injured. Israeli airstrikes have targeted critical infrastructure, including medical facilities, drawing condemnation from international human rights organizations. The bombing of hospitals and medical centers is considered a violation of international humanitarian law.
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