Intense clashes between Israel and Hamas force evacuations from key Gaza hospitals, leaving patients and infants stranded.
Shifa Hospital, once a refuge, is now in the line of fire with electricity cut off, incubators failing, and dire shortages. Israeli military urges civilians to flee, but over two-thirds of Gaza’s population is displaced. The Red Cross struggles to evacuate 6,000 from Al-Quds Hospital amid shelling. Both sides accuse each other of exploiting hospitals for military purposes.
US President Biden calls for Shifa’s protection, but the situation worsens as patients, including babies, die due to the lack of essential equipment. Thousands face perilous journeys south as fuel shortages cripple water treatment and sewage systems.
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Over 11,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, reported dead, while Israel grapples with hostages held by militants. The crisis, now in its sixth week, intensifies with little respite in sight.