In brief
In a devastating update, the Hamas-run health ministry has declared that all public hospitals in northern Gaza are now out of service following relentless Israeli military actions.
In a dire report released by the Hamas-run health ministry, all three public hospitals in northern Gaza have been rendered inoperable as the Israeli military continues its aggressive campaign in the region. This announcement comes amidst Israeli forces significantly intensifying their operations, including the launch of "Operation Gideon's Chariot", which is part of a series of airstrikes leading to heavy casualties in Gaza.On Sunday, the ministry stated that the Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia, the last functioning hospital in the area, had been besieged and was unable to receive patients, medical personnel, and essential supplies due to ongoing heavy fire from Israeli troops. The situation in northern Gaza has drastically deteriorated following the destruction of Beit Hanoun Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving the local population without access to critical medical care.In parallel developments, Hamas has reportedly proposed the release of nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners. These negotiations were confirmed by a Palestinian official after discussions took place on Saturday. The urgent need for humanitarian support is more crucial than ever as the conflict continues to escalate, devastating the lives of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
