Israel Continues To Attack, Medical Supply In Gaza Is Increasingly Worrying

JAKARTA - Health service officials in northern Gaza warned of a shortage of medical supplies as Israel continued to intensify attacks that it said targeted Hamas militants.

We smell the smell of death everywhere in northern Gaza, Dr. Mohamed Saleh, acting director of Al-Awda Hospital in Beit Lahiya told CNN on Wednesday, October 23. The ambulance, according to him, was unable to transport injured victims due to the relentless Israeli attack. The hospital faces staff shortages, medical supplies, blood units, food for patients and fuel to activate medical equipment.

"We have nothing to give to the patients and injured victims," he continued.

Israel's repeated bombings nearby damaged hospitals significantly, destroying patient accommodation and blocking access to emergency services.

A total of 74 Palestinians have been killed and 130 injured over the past 24 hours in Gaza, bringing the total death toll to 42,792 since October 7 last year, according to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza.

Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is also facing a severe supply shortage, the hospital director, Hussam Abu Safiya, told CNN.

"We distributed some of the remaining items we had, such as bread or whatever we found, because our supplies were running out," he said.

He called for protection for the medical team and the opening of a safe corridor to deliver essential medical supplies, food and food. and fuel before more lives are lost.

The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza is at its peak, he said.