The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed grave concern regarding recent Israeli military actions in central Gaza, which have significantly disrupted their operational capabilities and put staff and civilians at risk.
WHO Condemns Israeli Assault on Gaza: Health Efforts Compromised Amid Conflict
WHO Condemns Israeli Assault on Gaza: Health Efforts Compromised Amid Conflict
Global health agency raises alarm over attacks on staff facilities and health resources in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis escalates.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly condemned Israeli military actions that have targeted its facilities in central Gaza, particularly in Deir al-Balah. The agency reported that Israeli forces attacked a building housing WHO staff and their families, exposing them to significant danger as explosions caused fires and substantial damage. This incident, alongside the destruction of the organization's main warehouse, has compromised WHO's ability to provide medical services in the region.
On Monday, the WHO confirmed that during the Israeli offensive, which marks the first major ground operation in the city in over 21 months, its facilities were targeted multiple times. The Israeli military has not yet provided any official comments regarding these attacks. Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis, the WHO reported that thousands of civilians have already been displaced due to the ongoing conflict, raising fears of severe malnutrition as reports of malnourished individuals arriving at medical facilities pour in.
In an alarming statement, the WHO detailed how its staff residency was hit three times, leading to a dangerous evacuation of women and children. Male staff members and family members were reportedly detained and interrogated at gunpoint. The agency has called for the immediate release of a staff member who remains in custody, underscoring the urgent need for the protection of its personnel and operations in the region.
The attacks occurred as Israeli troops progressively advanced through Deir al-Balah, effectively isolating the area and executing evacuation orders that have affected tens of thousands of residents. Following the WHO's alerts, humanitarian organizations highlighted the collapse of essential services, as nearly 88% of Gaza has been labeled under evacuation orders or militarized zones.
A significant factor in the Israeli military’s operation is the potential presence of hostages held by Hamas, with families expressing concern regarding the dangers posed by current military actions. The Israeli campaign in Gaza is a response to a Hamas-led assault on southern Israel earlier this month, which resulted in substantial casualties and a hostage crisis.
The WHO's declaration marks a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the dire need for protection of health facilities and personnel amid a now-compromised healthcare infrastructure serving over 2 million people in the besieged territory.
On Monday, the WHO confirmed that during the Israeli offensive, which marks the first major ground operation in the city in over 21 months, its facilities were targeted multiple times. The Israeli military has not yet provided any official comments regarding these attacks. Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis, the WHO reported that thousands of civilians have already been displaced due to the ongoing conflict, raising fears of severe malnutrition as reports of malnourished individuals arriving at medical facilities pour in.
In an alarming statement, the WHO detailed how its staff residency was hit three times, leading to a dangerous evacuation of women and children. Male staff members and family members were reportedly detained and interrogated at gunpoint. The agency has called for the immediate release of a staff member who remains in custody, underscoring the urgent need for the protection of its personnel and operations in the region.
The attacks occurred as Israeli troops progressively advanced through Deir al-Balah, effectively isolating the area and executing evacuation orders that have affected tens of thousands of residents. Following the WHO's alerts, humanitarian organizations highlighted the collapse of essential services, as nearly 88% of Gaza has been labeled under evacuation orders or militarized zones.
A significant factor in the Israeli military’s operation is the potential presence of hostages held by Hamas, with families expressing concern regarding the dangers posed by current military actions. The Israeli campaign in Gaza is a response to a Hamas-led assault on southern Israel earlier this month, which resulted in substantial casualties and a hostage crisis.
The WHO's declaration marks a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the dire need for protection of health facilities and personnel amid a now-compromised healthcare infrastructure serving over 2 million people in the besieged territory.
