Gaza Crisis: Hospitals Under Siege, Global Outcry for Ceasefire Grows

The World Health Organization has lost communication with al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, the largest hospital under siege, amid Israeli attacks. Director Mohammad Abu Salmiya reported ongoing bombardments preventing medical work and burial of dozens of bodies. 37 premature babies are at risk due to electricity failures. Israeli snipers on rooftops fire into the complex. Fuel ran out on Saturday, paralyzing services. An airstrike in Khan Younis killed 13 Palestinians. Palestinian death toll reaches 11,078; Israeli toll exceeds 1,200. Global protests demand ceasefire, but Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects calls, backed by US and Western governments. Rafah crossing to Egypt, closed Friday, may reopen Sunday for foreign passport holders.

The World Health Organization has lost communication with al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, the largest hospital under siege, amid Israeli attacks. Director Mohammad Abu Salmiya reported ongoing bombardments preventing medical work and burial of dozens of bodies. 37 premature babies are at risk due to electricity failures. Israeli snipers on rooftops fire into the complex. Fuel ran out on Saturday, paralyzing services. An airstrike in Khan Younis killed 13 Palestinians. Palestinian death toll reaches 11,078; Israeli toll exceeds 1,200. Global protests demand ceasefire, but Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects calls, backed by US and Western governments. Rafah crossing to Egypt, closed Friday, may reopen Sunday for foreign passport holders.

The World Health Organization has lost communication with al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, the largest hospital under siege, amid Israeli attacks. Director Mohammad Abu Salmiya reported ongoing bombardments preventing medical work and burial of dozens of bodies. 37 premature babies are at risk due to electricity failures. Israeli snipers on rooftops fire into the complex. Fuel ran out on Saturday, paralyzing services. An airstrike in Khan Younis killed 13 Palestinians. Palestinian death toll reaches 11,078; Israeli toll exceeds 1,200. Global protests demand ceasefire, but Israeli PM Netanyahu rejects calls, backed by US and Western governments. Rafah crossing to Egypt, closed Friday, may reopen Sunday for foreign passport holders.

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