Israel is killing doctors so Gaza can never heal from genocide
Summary
In Gaza, two respected doctors, Dr. Marwan al-Sultan and Dr. Musa Hamdan Khafaja, were killed along with members of their families in Israeli bombings, despite seeking refuge in designated "safe" areas. These incidents highlight the ongoing loss of medical personnel in the region, with numerous healthcare providers being killed or detained, affecting Gaza's medical capacity.Key Facts
- Dr. Marwan al-Sultan was killed on July 2 along with four family members by a bomb targeting their shelter in Gaza.
- Dr. Musa Hamdan Khafaja was killed on July 4 with his wife and three children in a similar attack in another "safe zone."
- These killings are part of a larger pattern, with at least 1,580 medical personnel killed since October 2023.
- On average, five medical personnel are reportedly killed by Israeli forces every two days.
- Notable medical professionals in Gaza have been targeted, including former university deans and department heads.
- The World Health Organization reports 734 attacks on medical facilities since the start of the war.
- Dr. Adnan al-Bursh and Dr. Iyad al-Rantisi, among others, died under alleged torture in detention.
- Medical infrastructure is heavily damaged, affecting healthcare delivery in Gaza.
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