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Al-Shifa Hospital Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amid Israeli Siege

People, including Palestinian children, who fled their house due to Israeli strikes, gather at Al Shifa hospital where they shelter

Alarming reports have emerged from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, where medical staff are warning of dire consequences if the Israeli siege, now in its 14th day, continues. The situation inside the hospital has been described as horrific and inhumane, with a severe lack of essential supplies and medical care.

According to British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah, who has worked at the hospital for years, patients are suffering from septic wounds with white flies infesting them due to the lack of proper medical treatment. Norwegian doctor Mads Gilbert also received distressing messages from staff at the hospital, detailing the challenges they are facing.

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