The occupying Israeli army has been blocking the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza since the day it launched its ground operation in the Rafah region of Gaza on May 7. The Israeli army, which occupied the Rafah Border Crossing, has also closed the Kerem Abu Salim border crossing. Gaza’s only northern border crossing, Erez (Beit Hanoun), has been closed for a long time. This situation deepens the hunger problem in Gaza and causes hospitals to be damaged by the bombardments to cease their activities.
The Status of the Palestinian Red Crescent
The Palestinian Red Crescent announced that all health centers in Gaza, where the Israeli army has not allowed humanitarian aid, are out of service. All of the health centers belonging to the Palestinian Red Crescent in the areas where Israel has called for evacuation are out of service. This situation is causing serious disruptions to health services in Gaza.
Status of Hospitals
The Israeli army called for the evacuation of Al-Ahli Babtist Hospital in northern Gaza. Following this call, the hospital was evacuated. 30 of the 34 hospitals in Gaza were completely out of service due to the attacks. The largest health complex, Shifa Hospital, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and Europe-Gaza Hospital are among the hospitals affected.
Hunger Warnings
The Palestinian Government Press Office stated that since the occupation of the Rafah Border Crossing, no humanitarian aid has been allowed into Gaza. It was warned that if this situation continues, the number of deaths from starvation, especially among children, could increase throughout Gaza.
Release of Isam Abu Acwa
Surgeon Isam Abu Acwa, who was detained by the Israeli army while working as a volunteer at the al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, has finally been released. Abu Acwa described the torture he suffered and explained that he was held captive by Israeli forces for 200 days. After his release, he began providing services at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital in Gaza.
