The ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict has reached a harrowing milestone on Day 20, with the death toll surpassing 8,000 individuals. The Gaza Strip, already under immense strain, is now grappling with a severe shortage of essential supplies, plunging the region into deeper crisis.
Local hospitals are on the brink, as approximately 7,000 patients face life-threatening conditions due to the lack of crucial medical assistance. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that six hospitals in Gaza have been forced to shut down their operations because of fuel scarcity, exacerbating the healthcare emergency.
Adding to the dire situation, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is at risk of halting its operations due to the ongoing fuel shortages. This potential cessation threatens to leave countless vulnerable individuals without much-needed support and services.
The international community watches closely as the humanitarian crisis intensifies, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and support to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.
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Live: Latest developments in Palestine-Israel conflict, Day 20
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