Israel has killed 146 doctors in Gaza: Ministry

By Mohamed Majed

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) - Israel has killed 146 doctors from various specialties in Gaza, while most medicines and medical supplies have been depleted amid the Israeli military’s genocide in the enclave, the Gaza Health Ministry announced Sunday.

In a statement marking one year since the start of the Israeli genocide, the ministry said that 83% of medical supplies and 60% of medications are unavailable in hospitals and health centers.

The ministry also noted that there are 25,000 patients and injured people in need of treatment outside the besieged territory.

Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has cut off electricity to Gaza and prevented the entry of fuel to operate its only power plant in addition to halting water supplies, communication, food and medical supplies and closing crossings.

Since the onset of the genocide, Israel has prevented the entry of humanitarian, medical and fuel aid, allowing only a small amount for international organizations, which does not meet the needs of residents.

Israel has continued its brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip following an attack by the Palestinian group Hamas last Oct. 7, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.

Nearly 41,900 people have since been killed, mostly women and children, and over 97,100 others injured, according to local health authorities.

The Israeli onslaught has displaced almost the entire population of the territory amid an ongoing blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, clean water and medicine.

Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.

*Writing by Rania Abu Shamala