A coalition of humanitarian organizations has issued a dire warning regarding the rapidly deteriorating conditions in the Gaza Strip, home to over two million residents. The network’s statement highlights an escalating humanitarian catastrophe, intensified by border closures imposed by the Israeli military that severely restrict the entry of essential supplies including food, medical resources, and fuel.
The statement reveals a tragic consequence of these restrictions: approximately 1,200 Palestinian fatalities have occurred due to the inability to evacuate critically ill patients for specialized medical treatment. The healthcare infrastructure in Gaza is reportedly on the verge of collapse amid widespread disease outbreaks that have been aggravated by seasonal cold weather and rainfall.
Medical professionals within the enclave are observing alarming increases in skin and respiratory infections, particularly among displaced populations living in overcrowded temporary shelters. The network further emphasized the deteriorating health of chronic disease patients, especially elderly individuals, who face severe medication and supply shortages.
In response to these developments, the NGO coalition has called upon the international community to exert pressure on Israel to reopen border crossings for humanitarian access. Additionally, the statement demands legal accountability for Israeli leadership through international prosecution and sanctions for alleged crimes committed in occupied territories.