Aid groups visiting a crowded Gaza hospital have reported an alarming situation where significant wounds are going untreated. An emergency medical team, coordinated by three aid organizations, has been working tirelessly at the European Gaza Hospital near Khan Younis. This area has been a focal point of intense clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants since the beginning of the year.
The hospital, which initially had a capacity of 200 beds, has now expanded to accommodate 1,000 patients due to the overflow from Nasser Hospital, the primary medical facility in Khan Younis that was recently raided by Israeli forces. Additionally, an estimated 22,000 individuals are seeking refuge at the European Gaza Hospital.
Surgeons from the visiting team have encountered patients with severe infected wounds, necessitating emergency nutritional interventions due to the scarcity of food supplies that are crucial for patient care. The team highlighted the challenges faced by healthcare workers who have either been evacuated or are unable to access the hospital, citing Israeli restrictions that have caused shortages of essential medical items like gauze and orthopedic materials.
UN Resolution for Cease-Fire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. This follows the recent veto by Russia and China of a U.S.-sponsored resolution calling for an urgent and sustained halt to hostilities in the Israeli-Hamas conflict. The upcoming resolution, supported by Russia, China, and the Arab Group at the UN, aims to address the pressing need for peace in the region.
Palm Sunday Celebrations Amidst Conflict
Despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, thousands of Christian worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Mount of Olives to observe Palm Sunday, marking the commencement of Holy Week. Pilgrims commemorated the biblical event by waving branches and fronds, mirroring the historic reception of Jesus in Jerusalem. The annual festivities at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre proceeded uninterrupted, underscoring the resilience of faith amidst turbulent times.
Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon resulted in injuries to at least three individuals, as confirmed by a local official. The strike near Baalbek, a Hezbollah stronghold, occurred following recent tensions in the area. Hezbollah's reported use of drones to target an Israeli defense system was met with retaliatory action by the Israeli military, leading to heightened tensions along the border.
