Dire Conditions in Northern Gaza: A Surgeon’s Account
Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
A physician from Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza has characterized the unfolding events as catastrophic. In recent weeks, Israel has escalated its military offensive in the area, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents from their homes. This surge in violence has led to dire consequences for civilians caught in the crossfire.
Unbearable Scenes and Ongoing Threats
Dr. Mohammed Obeid, affiliated with Doctors Without Borders, painted a harrowing picture of the situation on the ground: “The streets are filled with dead bodies that remain uncollected due to incessant bombardments.” He describes an environment dominated by relentless sounds of artillery fire, explosions, and sniper activity. ”Death is visible everywhere around Kamal Adwan Hospital,” he adds. The barrage from artillery units is unceasing; aircraft fly overhead continuously while drones hover menacingly above.
The incessant violence complicates any attempts at safe movement within northern Gaza where civilians seek refuge from conflict zones. Dr. Obeid himself was forced to vacate his five-storey residence after it was targeted five days ago; now he resides within the hospital premises along with numerous others seeking shelter.
Exhausted Resources and Appeals for Aid
The situation within Kamal Adwan Hospital itself is critical—Israeli drone strikes have also compromised its integrity, leaving healthcare professionals feeling overwhelmed amidst a deluge of injuries and displaced individuals seeking medical care. “There isn’t enough capacity to attend to all emergency cases,” Dr. Obeid laments, emphasizing that they lack both medical personnel and essential surgical instruments required for treating those injured by ongoing attacks.
In light of this humanitarian disaster, he urges global leaders and organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) to acknowledge these alarming conditions in northern Gaza and advocate for lifting blockades that hinder access to life-saving resources—an action that could prevent further loss of life among those already suffering immensely.
Conclusion: An Urgent Call for International Response
As hostilities increase day by day creating a climate of chaos and despair among civilians caught up in this conflict zone, it becomes imperative not only for local but also global stakeholders to respond urgently to this crisis facing northern Gaza inhabitants—a call echoed fervently by those on ground zero such as Dr. Obeid.
