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Gaza's Largest Hospital 'An Empty Shell With Human Graves': WHO

The World Health Organization said Saturday that Gaza's largest hospital had been reduced to ashes by Israel's latest siege, leaving an "empty shell" with many bodies.

International Business Times · Apr 6, 2024

Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital after two-week raid leaving facility in ruins

Palestinian organisations allege torture and ‘executions’ as video footage shows heavily damaged and charred buildings

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

WHO Says 9,000 Patients Need Emergency Evacuation From Gaza

Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas after the Islamist group's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, and has been bombing Gaza without respite, damaging many healthcare facilities.

Latin Times · Apr 1, 2024

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Middle East crisis: Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as Hamas-run media office says hundreds of Palestinians killed – as it happened

Palestinian residents say IDF has ‘destroyed all sense of life’ as it leaves area after two week raid

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2024

At least four killed in Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said four people were killed and 17 others wounded in the air strike.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2024

Urgent Evacuation Needed For Gaza Patients, WHO Director Urges Israel

Gaza healthcare crisis: 9,000 patients need urgent evacuation for critical treatment abroad. Hospitals struggle with shortages amid conflict.

WHO Says 9,000 Patients Need Emergency Evacuation From Gaza

Some 9,000 patients in the Gaza Strip require evacuation for emergency care, with the war-torn Palestinian territory down to just 10 barely functioning hospitals, the head of the WHO said Saturday.

International Business Times · Mar 30, 2024

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‘Famine is setting in’: UN court orders Israel to unblock Gaza food aid

Judges issue unanimous decision and say Palestinians are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

WHO worker and Iranian adviser among several killed in Syria air strikes

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ‘heartbroken’ by killing of engineer Emad Shehab.

Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2024

Pandemic Accord Talks At Loggerheads As Time Ticks Away

The final round of talks on a landmark pandemic accord faces a frantic last push this week, with countries still pulling in different directions on how to handle future global health crises.

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2024

WHO chief warns the ‘future of a generation in peril’ as Gaza famine looms

WHO chief Tedros says children in Gaza are dying of malnutrition and urges Israel to facilitate the entry of more aid.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2024

WHO Urges Opening More Land Crossings To Prevent Gaza Famine

WHO Director-General stresses urgency of opening more land crossings in Gaza to prevent famine and address high malnutrition rates among children.

Israel Reports Gun Battles At Key Gaza Hospital

Israel's military reported gun battles Monday between troops and fighters on the grounds of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, where troops launched a raid they said targeted senior Hamas militants.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

WHO Chief Concerned About Al-Shifa Hospital Situation In Gaza

WHO chief raises alarm over Israeli military operation at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need to protect healthcare facilities in conf...

Deadly Strikes Hit Gaza As Israel Mulls Truce Talks Position

At least 61 Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli bombardment, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Sunday, as Israel was preparing to send negotiators to new truce talks in Qatar.

WHO Chief Urges Israel To Halt Offensive In Gaza

WHO Director-General expresses concern over planned offensive in Rafah, Gaza, urging Israel to prioritize peace and prevent humanitarian crisis.

Al Jazeera · Feb 29, 2024

Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000 with no let-up in Israeli bombardment

The toll in the Palestinian enclave mounts as Israel hampers aid delivery in Gaza amid deteriorating hunger crisis.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

Gaza ceasefire hopes fade as Netanyahu rejects calls to halt Rafah offensive

Diplomatic efforts stall amid Israeli opposition to what it calls ‘unilateral recognition’ of a Palestinian state

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International Business Times · Feb 15, 2024

Israeli Army Says Bodies Of Hostages Likely Held In Gaza Hospital

Israel's army alleged on Thursday that bodies of hostages could be held at a hospital in southern Gaza, after troops entered the facility which medics say has been "besieged" for a month.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2024

GOP lawmakers argue pandemic treaty threatens US sovereignty - Roll Call

The World Health Organization is pushing a treaty to combat future pandemics, but some Republicans say the U.S. should not sign on.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2024

Gaza Battles Rage As Israel Vows To Shut Out UN Agency After War

Intense fighting raged Saturday in the Gaza city of Khan Yunis, the main theatre of conflict where the Israeli army is targeting the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2024

Fighting Rages In Battleground Gaza City

Intense fighting raged Saturday in the Gaza city of Khan Yunis, the main theatre of conflict where the Israeli army is targeting the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2024

Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza

Thousands of civilians were trapped in southern Gaza by bombardment and fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ruled Israel must prevent genocidal acts.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

WHO Rejects Israel's Claim Of 'Collusion' With Hamas

The World Health Organization on Friday denied Israel's claim that the WHO was in collusion with Hamas by ignoring Israeli evidence of the "military use" of hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

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