Israel's renewed offensive: Gaza hospitals overwhelmed
The Israeli army has called on Palestinians from the eastern Gaza Strip to evacuate. Following Israel's renewed attack, hospitals in Gaza are "completely full" of injured Palestinians, reports CNN.
The Israeli army ordered on Tuesday morning the evacuation of Palestinians living in the eastern Gaza Strip, near the border with Israel. Civilians are advised to move to the central part of the semi-enclave. "The IDF has launched a strong offensive against terror organizations. These designated areas are considered dangerous combat zones," said Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Colonel Avichay Adraee.
A new offensive in the Gaza Strip
Israel resumed rocket attacks on the Gaza Strip early Tuesday morning Eastern Time. The Israeli Defense Forces stated they are ready to expand the scope of their operations to include actions other than airstrikes. According to various reports from Gaza authorities, controlled by Hamas, between 250 and 330 people have already died in Tuesday's attacks.
The designation of evacuation areas may indicate that Israel plans to resume a ground operation. "Israel has launched a major offensive against terrorist organizations," Adraee warned on social media.
Grim scene after the night and Israel's attack
Muhammad Abu Salmiya from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza told CNN that hospitals can no longer accommodate the increasing number of injured patients, as operating rooms are at full capacity, leaving many wounded to die without access to a bed for treatment.
He emphasized that the attack further strained an already overwhelmed healthcare system, which is grappling with a shortage of medications and a critical lack of medical equipment.
Another doctor described the situation to CNN as unprecedented, stating that most of the patients she treated were children.
