Muhammad Musaiyab
The situation in Gaza’s hospitals is dire. They lack essential equipment, medicine, and beds due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Many hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, making it even harder to care for patients.
Between October 2023 and March 2024, satellite images captured the extent of the damage to 24 hospitals in Gaza:
- 6 hospitals in northern Gaza
- 10 hospitals in Gaza City
- 1 hospital in Deir el-Balah
- 7 hospitals in Khan Younis
Israeli forces have targeted these hospitals, claiming some as Hamas command centers. However, there’s little evidence to support these claims.
Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the most prominent medical center, was heavily hit. Israeli tanks and gunfire destroyed much of the hospital, causing many casualties. Israeli forces have raided the hospital multiple times, arresting staff and journalists and even discovering mass graves on the premises.
The situation is dire, with hospitals struggling to function amidst the destruction caused by ongoing conflict.
Before and after – al-Shifa Hospital
Before and after – Al Nassr Pediatric Hospital
Before and after – Algerian Hospital
Before and after – Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital
Before and after – Dar Essalam Hospital
Before and after – Qatari Hospital
Before and after – Beit Hanoun Hospital
Before and after – Balsam Hospital
