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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bel Trew

Doctor warns Gaza wards could become ‘mass graves’ as a third of hospitals close over lack of power

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A third of Gaza’s hospitals are closed and more will shut down within hours due to lack of fuel, the United Nations has said, as medics warn wards could turn into ”mass graves”.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has begged for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and safe passage of supplies and generator fuel to the 42km-long strip, which is being pounded by Israeli airstrikes and a punishing siege.

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