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Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza Overwhelmed Amid Intensified Israeli Bombardments

Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza Overwhelmed Amid Intensified Israeli Bombardments

The Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza's main medical facility, is facing a severe crisis as it struggles to accommodate an influx of injured patients due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes. With a capacity of 290 beds, the hospital currently houses over 520 patients, forcing medical staff to treat individuals on the floor amid shortages of beds, medicines, and supplies. Director Mohammad Abu Salmia highlighted the dire conditions in a video showing wounded children and adults receiving care in overcrowded intensive care units. Recent attacks, including a car bomb near the hospital, have caused panic and increased casualties. As Israeli forces intensify their offensive to capture Gaza City, approximately one million residents face escalating violence, prompting tens of thousands to flee southward into already overcrowded and unsanitary areas. Abu Salmia has called for protection of medical teams and facilities amid the ongoing conflict.

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