WHO Issues Urgent Plea as Gaza's Largest Hospital Faces Catastrophe

Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, has stopped functioning amid the Israel-Hamas ground battle

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All hospitals in northern Gaza Strip are now "out of service," according to the Hamas-run health ministry

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WHO reports that Al-Shifa hospital is not functioning as a hospital anymore, with dire consequences for patients

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Israeli forces have blockaded hospitals in north Gaza, hindering their ability to provide care

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At least six babies and nine patients have died at Al-Shifa due to fuel shortages and power outages

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Al-Quds hospital in Gaza City is also out of service due to a lack of generator fuel

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Thousands seek shelter around Al-Shifa as the battle continues in the surrounding areas

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The Israel-Hamas war, starting October 7, is described as the deadliest in the region

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Israel accuses Hamas of using Gaza hospitals for their operations

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Around 3,000 patients and staff are trapped at Al-Shifa without adequate water and food, per UN agencies

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