Gaza Crisis Worsens Amidst Military Offensives

Despite Israeli military leaflets urging evacuation, many residents in northern Gaza, including Mariam Awwad and her family, choose to stay amidst intensified military offensives, seeing no dignity in fleeing. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire, with the UN and aid agencies like Médecins Sans Frontières and Médecins du Monde reporting collapsed healthcare systems and massive displacement, leading to severe shortages in medical supplies and services. UNRWA has resumed some educational activities despite the destruction of its facilities, highlighting the crippling impact of the conflict on aid efforts and the threat to multilateralism. Australian health worker Sally Stevenson describes the catastrophic conditions in Gaza, where unhygienic living conditions contribute to rising health issues, and a 'humanitarian zone' shelters over a million displaced people in inadequate conditions. The conflict's toll is marked by the lack of functioning hospitals, with accusations of Hamas using hospital infrastructure for military purposes, adding complexity to the humanitarian response.