The Israeli army has also reestablished control of the Netzarim Corridor, effectively splitting Gaza and isolating residents from one another. The situation on the ground has become increasingly dire, with hospitals overwhelmed and running out of medical supplies. Humanitarian aid remains blocked, deepening the suffering of those desperately in need of food, water, and medical care. Civil defense teams are struggling to rescue people buried under collapsed buildings, but with resources stretched thin, many victims remain unreachable.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened significantly, with no safe shelter available for civilians. Despite evacuation orders directing families to move to so-called safer areas, those locations have also been heavily bombarded. Residents have nowhere to go, and the continuous Israeli military operations leave little hope for relief. The destruction and loss of life continue to mount, further exacerbating an already catastrophic situation.

As the airstrikes persist, the people of Gaza face an uncertain and devastating reality. With no sign of de-escalation, the humanitarian crisis is expected to deepen, leaving thousands at risk without basic necessities or protection from ongoing attacks.

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“As hospitals went out of operation, we were forced to run from one area to another, hoping to find a facility offering dialysis,” Nad said. Her husband carried their son throughout their search until he was detained by the Israeli military, leaving Nasim stranded. Fortunately, kind strangers returned him to his mother.

The Rantisi Hospital, the only facility offering pediatric dialysis in Gaza, has been severely impacted by the ongoing conflict. Previously equipped with 14 dialysis machines, it now functions with only six. Its capacity has dropped dramatically, now serving just 13 patients—less than a third of what it once could accommodate. The Israeli military’s attacks have forced many child patients to flee south, seeking care at Al-Aqsa Hospital. Sessions have been cut from three to two per week, and their duration shortened, leading to fatal consequences for many children.

Dialysis is essential for removing excess fluids and toxins from the blood when kidneys fail. Patients need clean water and a balanced diet, yet the war has made these necessities unattainable for many displaced families. Power outages have crippled water desalination plants, leaving vulnerable patients at risk of infections from contaminated water.

Even before the war, obtaining dialysis in Gaza was a challenge. Now, with the healthcare system collapsing, hundreds of children who rely on regular treatment are struggling to survive in dire conditions.

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Israeli forces claim that Hamas used Al-Shifa as a command center, but no concrete evidence has been provided to support this assertion. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza are facing dire conditions as Israel’s total blockade enters its 12th day. No food, fuel, medicine, or humanitarian aid has been allowed into the enclave since the breakdown of the ceasefire, with Qatar now mediating talks in an attempt to restore it.

On the ground, the scenes at Al-Shifa are heart-wrenching. The hospital’s parking lot, once filled with cars, has turned into a burial site due to the intensity of the bombings. Families, unsure where their loved ones were laid to rest, are searching the site, hoping for closure. “I just want to find my son,” said one grieving mother. “He was taken to this hospital, and then we lost everything. I don’t even know where to look.”

The destruction of Al-Shifa Hospital also led to the deaths of many medical personnel. Survivors recall how a lack of oxygen and medical supplies resulted in the deaths of critically injured patients.

With the humanitarian crisis worsening, the tragedy at Al-Shifa is a grim reminder of the ongoing suffering in Gaza. Families continue to dig through the ruins, seeking closure while struggling to survive under siege.

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Israel had previously allowed over 40,000 trucks to deliver more than half a million tons of food to Gaza, providing over 3,000 calories per person. Despite this, the humanitarian situation remains dire. By January 2024, 1.1 million people in Gaza were suffering from “catastrophic food insecurity” (IPC Phase 5), the final stage before famine. This crisis has been exacerbated by the longstanding blockade, which has hindered resources and imports for over 18 years.

The conflict has also devastated Gaza’s infrastructure. Food stores have been bombed, farmers killed, and those trying to provide food for the population have been targeted. One particularly tragic event was the “Flower Massacre,” where survivors risked their lives in the hopes of saving their children from starvation.

International condemnation is growing, with several nations and human rights organizations accusing Israel of violating international law by using starvation as a weapon of war. The question now is whether the global community will take action to hold those responsible accountable for these atrocities.

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