‘It is a bloodbath’: Australian medic describes situation at Gaza hospital
Summary
An Australian doctor working at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City reports performing numerous amputations due to ongoing Israeli bombings. Hospitals in Gaza are struggling to function as Israeli attacks continue, killing many medical personnel and damaging facilities. The healthcare situation is dire with a shortage of medical supplies and the targeting of health facilities is considered a war crime under international law.Key Facts
- Dr. Saya Aziz, an Australian medic, describes an overwhelming number of amputations at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
- Gaza hospitals, including al-Shifa, are suffering due to continued Israeli bombings.
- Medical supplies are scarce, and the hospital is in poor condition, with basic necessities lacking.
- Israel has restricted aid, including medical supplies, from reaching Gaza.
- Over 65,300 Palestinians have been reported killed in the ongoing conflict.
- The targeting of healthcare facilities and personnel is considered a war crime under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- Media reports have provided evidence of Israel's targeting of medics and hospitals, although Israel claims it targets Hamas.
- Two additional hospitals in Gaza stopped services due to damages from Israeli attacks.
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