Mayor of the city of Rafah, Ahmed al-Sufi, warned of famine, stating that Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip caused the destruction of more than 70 percent of the city’s facilities and infrastructure.
Destruction of Infrastructure and Housing
Sufi stated that in Israel’s attacks on the city of Rafah, all the settlements in the Saudi Quarter were destroyed and dozens of residences were blown up. He emphasized that this situation caused great damage to the city.
Health Crisis and Danger of Death
Stating that the scarcity extending from north to south in Gaza creates serious problems with drinking water, Sufi said that patients with kidney failure are at risk of death due to the destruction of dialysis centers. The collapse of the healthcare system and lack of medicines are also deepening the crisis.
Pointing out that deaths in Gaza have increased due to Israel’s attacks, the closure of crossings and the collapse of the health system, Sufi stated that Israel is trying to make the region uninhabitable.
According to the information provided by Sufi, the number of deaths in Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023 has increased to 37 thousand 431 and the number of injured has increased to 85 thousand 653.
