UN Report Highlights Gaza Healthcare Crisis

A recent UN report highlights that Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza have brought the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with at least 136 strikes documented between October 2023 and June 2024. These attacks have resulted in significant casualties among medical personnel and extensive damage to healthcare facilities, raising concerns about potential war crimes due to violations of international humanitarian law. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, emphasized that hospitals, which should serve as safe havens, have instead become targets amidst the relentless bombing. The Israeli military has justified its actions by alleging that hospitals are being misused by armed groups, yet the UN has criticized these claims as vague and lacking sufficient evidence. The situation has worsened with the recent closure and attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital, where the director was detained, drawing international calls for his release and for protection of medical facilities. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, civilians in Gaza face dire consequences, including inadequate access to lifesaving medical care.