ALWAGHT- “Severe shortages” reported in area hit by Israeli strikes that have left over 50 dead and more than 100 wounded.
Hospitals in Gaza are facing severe shortages of essential medical supplies as Israeli airstrikes continue, killing dozens and injuring more than 100 people in recent days. Medics report that basic items such as gauze, antibiotics, and antiseptics are running low, and staff shortages and a lack of ambulances are further straining a health system already described as “on its knees.” Despite the flow of humanitarian aid since the ceasefire, officials say it remains far from sufficient to meet the territory’s vast needs.
Violence has persisted even under the ceasefire, with Gaza’s health ministry reporting more than 300 deaths from Israeli strikes since the agreement began. Israeli officials say they are targeting Hamas leaders, while health authorities in Gaza continue to report civilian casualties, including children and women. Residents describe the ceasefire as fragile, with continued bombings leaving families feeling unsafe and displacement compounded by poor weather and disease outbreaks.
International efforts to stabilize Gaza are underway, including a UN-backed plan involving Palestinian technocrats and an international stabilization force. However, tensions remain high as both sides accuse the other of violating the ceasefire. Aid organizations report delays in the entry of medical supplies, while Israel denies blocking humanitarian assistance and accuses Hamas of diverting aid.
The humanitarian situation remains dire, with malnutrition only partially stabilized and the winter season threatening to spoil food supplies. The ongoing conflict has led to staggering losses: more than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed, and many bodies remain trapped beneath rubble. As the war enters its third year, both medical staff and civilians say the suffering shows little sign of easing.
