Death toll rises in Israel’s war on Gaza
The Palestinian Health Ministry says at least 105 bodies and 356 wounded people were brought to hospitals across Gaza over the past 24 hours.
Since Israel broke the ceasefire with Hamas on March 18, at least 6,964 Palestinians have been killed and more than 24,576 wounded.
Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed at least 57,523 Palestinians and wounded 136,617, with thousands believed to be buried under the rubble.
GHF food aid resumes in Gaza
The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it’s distributing food again at its sites in the Strip after the US and Israeli-backed group suspended operations on Sunday, claiming two US contractors were hurt in an attack at one of its sites.
“All we know from yesterday was that operations were suspended at four of its sites. And now, all of a sudden, there is a statement that appears on their website [that services have resumed],” Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Gaza City, said.
Mahmoud said most people here in Gaza are “off the grid, without reliable internet access”. “Relying solely on updates posted on a website is ineffective when social media is far more accessible,” he added.
At least 750 Palestinians have been killed by attacks targeting the aid distribution sites since May 27.
Field hospitals in Gaza struggle to secure blood under Israeli siege
The director of field hospitals in Gaza, Marwan al-Hams, has spoken to Al Jazeera about the shortage of blood in the besieged enclave, and here is what he has said:
- We are having a problem with the availability of blood bags.
- We have provided only 3,500 units of blood, but we need more than 10,000.
- We appeal to our brothers in the occupied West Bank to send more blood units.
- The Israeli occupation prevents the bringing in of more blood units.
Palestinians resort to eating grass as hunger deepens in Gaza
Bassam Zaqout, director of the Medical Relief Society in Gaza, has spoken to Al Jazeera about the ongoing hunger crisis in the besieged enclave:
- We are experiencing a severe shortage of food, and the lack of baby milk is a major problem.
- Everyone in Gaza is suffering from hunger. This situation must end.
- Some people have to eat grass and leaves due to food shortages.
- All Palestinians endure daily hunger. This situation is not sustainable.
Israeli strike targets vehicle in front of al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City
At least three Palestinians have been killed in the attack, a source at al-Shifa Hospital said, according to our colleagues on the ground. Several others have also been wounded at the medical facility, which has been attacked by Israel in the past.
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warns fuel will run out ‘within hours’
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza’s Deir el-Balah has warned its fuel will run out “within hours”, putting the lives of hundreds of patients at risk. In a statement, the hospital said its shutdown would cut off healthcare services for half a million people in the central governorate.
It called on the international community and relevant authorities to urgently intervene after the hospital’s generator broke down.
