The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation
Summary
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank have severely harmed the health and living conditions of Palestinians. Military control, violence, and restrictions have limited access to healthcare and essential needs, worsening the humanitarian situation.Key Facts
- Israel's military actions since October 2023 have caused over 73,200 Palestinian deaths.
- As of July 18, 2024, 1,144 Palestinians were killed and 3,703 injured since a ceasefire began in October 2023.
- The "Yellow Line" demarcates expanding Israeli military control in Gaza, shrinking living space for over two million people and causing overcrowding.
- Overcrowding and poor living conditions have led to widespread diseases like respiratory infections and diarrhoea.
- In the West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers have increased violence, land theft, movement restrictions, and limits on healthcare access.
- Healthcare workers and facilities in Gaza and the West Bank have been targeted; at least 1,700 healthcare staff have died since October 2023.
- Dr. Mohammed Obeid, a surgeon with Doctors Without Borders, was arrested in Gaza and remains imprisoned without charge.
- Israel has deregistered 37 humanitarian organizations and blocked many medical supplies and staff from entering Palestinian areas.
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