**Gaza Hospitals Face Dire Conditions Amid Ongoing Conflict, WHO Reports**

**The World Health Organization has reported dire conditions in Gaza hospitals, emphasizing the impact of Israeli airstrikes and a blockade that has led to critical shortages of medical supplies.**

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning regarding the health conditions in Gaza, describing the situation in local hospitals as “beyond description.” This statement follows an Israeli airstrike that severely damaged al-Ahli hospital, one of the largest medical facilities in Gaza.

WHO spokeswoman Dr. Margaret Harris highlighted the relentless attacks on healthcare facilities and medical personnel, stating that the blockade has created a critical shortage of essential medical supplies. The recent airstrike on the al-Ahli hospital, which occurred on a Sunday night, reportedly demolished its laboratory and caused extensive damage to the emergency room, prompting outrage from medical personnel and the international community.

According to hospital staff, while there were no immediate casualties from the airstrike, a child lost their life due to interruptions in medical care during the evacuation. The Israeli military claimed to have targeted a Hamas command center at the location while asserting that they provided an early warning for patients and staff to evacuate. However, Church of England bishops expressed disbelief over the Israeli claims and requested independent investigations into the attack.

Continuing assaults have forced facilities to shut down or limit their operations. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, indicated that al-Ahli has been unable to accommodate new patients and described the emergency room, pharmacy, and lab as completely destroyed.

Some patients have had to be relocated, but many critical cases remain due to the damage, hampering emergency procedures. A representative from the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians shared concerns about the hospital's inability to conduct necessary surgeries, which puts patients' lives at risk.

The United Nations and various humanitarian organizations have expressed alarm at the deteriorating health conditions in the region, with many medical staff recounting the horror of utilizing the same surgical tools across different operations due to the lack of supplies.

The situation has escalated since Israeli military operations resumed following a ceasefire earlier in the year, which was supposed to lead to negotiations regarding hostages held by Hamas and a cessation of hostilities. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a staggering death toll, and with continued airstrikes and a lack of humanitarian assistance, the people of Gaza are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

Efforts for a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have stalled, with reports indicating that negotiations have made little progress. The humanitarian crisis is prompting calls for a new ceasefire and access to the necessary medical supplies to save lives in Gaza.