In brief
The ongoing conflict has led to a critical healthcare crisis in northern Gaza, with all public hospitals now declared out of service as a result of the latest Israeli offensive.
In a dire update from the Hamas-run health ministry, it was announced that all three public hospitals in northern Gaza are now out of operation due to intensified military actions by Israel. The Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia, which had remained functional, was besieged by Israeli forces, preventing access to patients, medical personnel, and essential supplies. This escalation coincides with Israel's launch of "Operation Gideon's Chariot," marking a significant increase in military strikes in the territory.The health ministry's statement highlighted the devastation of previous medical facilities, identifying the destruction of Beit Hanoun Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital as critical blows to healthcare capacity. The ministry called attention to the plight of civilians amidst the escalating hostilities and urged for urgent international intervention.In a related development, Hamas has reportedly proposed a contingent exchange, offering to release nine hostages in return for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners. This measure follows rounds of negotiations aimed at de-escalating the ongoing violence, although a resolution appears distant given the heightened tensions and ongoing military actions.As the humanitarian crisis deepens and healthcare facilities remain crippled, the urgency for comprehensive dialogue and international response intensifies.
