In a devastating turn of events, four patients have tragically lost their lives due to a lack of oxygen at a hospital in the Gaza Strip, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory. The Nasser hospital, located in the southern city of Khan Yunis, found itself in turmoil as its generators ceased functioning and power was abruptly cut off.
The health ministry expressed grave concern for the well-being of six other patients in intensive care and three children in a nursery, highlighting the dire consequences of the oxygen shortage. Blame for the dire situation was squarely placed on Israeli forces, who had reportedly raided the hospital, resulting in the loss of vital resources and infrastructure.
“We hold the Israeli occupation responsible for the lives of patients and staff considering that the complex is now under its full control,” declared the health ministry in a statement, pointing fingers at the occupying forces for the catastrophic outcome.
The incident underscores the fragile state of healthcare infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, which has long been plagued by shortages exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the region. Hospitals and medical facilities continue to grapple with the challenges of providing adequate care amidst the backdrop of political unrest and military incursions.
As tensions persist between Israeli forces and Palestinian authorities, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with innocent civilians bearing the brunt of the violence and instability. Calls for international intervention to address the urgent medical needs of Gaza’s population grow louder as the region grapples with yet another devastating loss of life.
Sources By Agencies
