Amid ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces have advanced deep into western Khan Younis, storming hospitals and placing them under siege, cutting off access to trauma care for the wounded, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli occupation is preventing ambulance vehicles from recovering bodies and wounded from the area, leaving dozens of dead and wounded beyond the reach of rescuers. The latest offensive has escalated the already devastating situation in Gaza, with residents fleeing bombardments and seeking refuge in overcrowded public buildings and camps of tents.

Might be important to mention in the headline that this is due to Israel’s refusal to allow aid and healthcare supplies in Gaza which is a war crime.

This is a MANMADE humanitarian crisis. https://t.co/3qNPQOlKuQ

— Aleesha 🇵🇸 (@a_leesha1) January 21, 2024

The most intense bombardment in the southern sector of Gaza since the war began in October has led to the death of at least 25,295 Gazans, according to Gaza health authorities. The majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are now crammed into a small area, seeking to escape the onslaught. The situation has put immense strain on the healthcare system in Gaza, with the collapse of the health system making it difficult for injured Palestinians to receive treatment. Hospitals, the only lifelines for those wounded in the conflict, are under siege and overwhelmed with casualties.

At Nasser Hospital, the trauma ward is overwhelmed with wounded being treated on a floor splashed with blood, and graves are being dug within the hospital grounds as it is no longer safe to bury the deceased in cemeteries. The military offensive by Israel, aimed at capturing Khan Younis and eradicating Hamas, has intensified the conflict and deepened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While Israelis overwhelmingly support the war, a growing number of voices, led by relatives of hostages, are calling for the government to do more to reach a deal to end the conflict and free their loved ones.

In response, Hamas has expressed openness to initiatives and proposals for a ceasefire, but any agreement must be based on ending aggression and the complete withdrawal of the occupation from Gaza. The situation in Gaza has also attracted international attention and concern, with calls for a ceasefire and interventions to address the escalating conflict and the collapse of the healthcare system. The conflict in Gaza has had ripple effects, with fears of global instability and disruption of global trade due to Houthi attacks in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel strikes Gaza. The international response to the conflict is crucial in addressing the deepening crisis and preventing further loss of life and suffering in the region.