The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with the Palestinian death toll climbing to 68,527 and injuries surpassing 170,000 since the conflict began on October 7, 2023. Despite a fragile ceasefire currently in place, the situation remains dire as hospitals struggle to cope with the influx of patients. In just the past 24 hours, eight people lost their lives and 13 were injured across the enclave, further straining already overwhelmed medical facilities.
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Since the latest ceasefire took effect on October 10, at least 93 Palestinians have been killed and 337 others wounded, highlighting the fragile nature of the truce. Health officials report that many casualties are the result of delayed medical care, damaged hospital infrastructure, and severe shortages of essential supplies. The ceasefire, while offering temporary relief from bombardment, has done little to address the humanitarian and healthcare crisis gripping the territory.
Khalil Al-Daqran, spokesperson for Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, warned that the lack of medical aid is causing a rapid spread of preventable diseases. He stated that the Israel Defense Forces have continued to restrict the entry of medical supplies, allowing only nine truckloads of aid into Gaza — an amount far below the required level. As a result, hospitals are running out of medicine, surgical tools, and fuel for generators, pushing the healthcare system to the brink of collapse.
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The worsening situation has led to alarming health statistics. Over 70,000 people in Gaza are now infected with hepatitis C and urgently need treatment outside the Strip. Moreover, more than 41 percent of kidney patients have reportedly died due to the destruction of dialysis units and the shortage of medical equipment. The collapse of healthcare infrastructure has not only increased mortality rates but also deepened the suffering of thousands who depend on regular medical support.
Meanwhile, Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital has appealed to the World Health Organisation to pressure Israel into allowing immediate entry of medical supplies and specialized healthcare staff. Officials stressed that without international intervention, the death toll could rise even further in the coming weeks. As the ceasefire remains fragile, humanitarian agencies warn that Gaza’s health crisis could spiral beyond control unless urgent global action is taken.