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The platform "Documenting the Targeting and Destruction of the Health Sector in the Gaza Strip" presents accurate and detailed information about the Israeli assault on health during the genocidal war. This includes data on the attacks on healthcare facilities and health workers who have been killed, abducted, tortured, and maimed by Israeli forces during the genocide, and relevant statements by international organizations and healthcare institutions. These are complemented by original analysis by researchers and authors covering a range of issues in the targeting of the health sector, through which Israeli occupation forces have created a "war biosphere". Read more

The Health Sector in Gaza during the Current War: The Real Situation on the Ground and Its True Import

The Israeli army has, since October 7, been waging a destructive war on Gaza. Thousands have been killed or injured, many are left destitute and without shelter and there are thousands of displaced persons who face extreme hardship and live under inhuman circumstances. The war has caused an unprecedented human catastrophe, a total breakdown in infrastructure, and the complete destruction of civilian institutions, leading to disastrous consequences that affect the ability of the population to live and survive.

The Destruction of the Health Sector in the Gaza Strip

“The destruction of the health system has been the main thrust of the [Israeli] military strategy.” This was the testimony of Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta after spending six weeks working in various hospitals across the Gaza Strip during the ongoing genocidal war against the Palestinian people[1].

Health Sector Emergency Report for the 167th Day of Aggression
Health Sector Emergency Report for the 164th Day of Aggression
Health Sector Emergency Report for the 158th Day of Aggression

Strikes on the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital facilities

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On October 29, 2023 the Occupation forces bombed and severely damaged the hospital in shelling of its vicinity[5].

On October 30, 2023 the hospital's management appealed to the Turkish government to intervene to protect the hospital and its medical staff. Occupation forces targeted the hospital for the second time, causing severe damage to the hospital and disrupting some of its electromechanical systems.

Jaffa Hospital goes out of service

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Occupation forces bombed the vicinity of the Jaffa Medical Hospital, including directly targeting the Jaffa Mosque located next to it, putting the hospital out of service. The operating, emergency, and surgical departments were severely affected by the attack. At the time, the hospital was one of 12 hospitals in the southern Gazan Strip that continue to function partially. 

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Key statistics – May 8, 2025
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Palestinian Ministry of Health / Gaza

Health workforce targeted

  • Health Sector martyers
    1175
  • Martyred doctors
    115
  • Martyred nurses
    292
  • Health workers martyred in detention
    4
  • Health sector detainees
    181
  • Health sector freed detainees
    199
Note: Cumulative figures as confirmed from multiple sources until the stated date
source
Institute for Palestine Studies

Hospital Functionality

  • Fully functional hospitals
    0
  • Partially functional hospitals
    22
  • Non-functioning hospitals
    14
source
Health Cluster

Medicines and Equipments

  • Medical Disposables at Zero Stock
    59%
  • Essential Medicines at Zero Stock
    37%
  • Cancer Medicines at Zero Stock
    54%
  • Diabetes Patients with Unavailable Medicines
    80,000
  • Hypertension Patients with Unavailable Medicines
    110,000
source
Palestinian Ministry of Health / Gaza

Attacks on Health Care

  • Completely destroyed hospitals
    9
  • Partially destroyed hospitals
    25
  • Mass graves in hospitals
    7
  • Ambulances targeted
    115
source
Institute for Palestine Studies

Health Impact

  • Deaths due to famine
    52
  • Deaths due to extreme cold
    17
  • Cases of infectious diseases
    2136026
  • Patients needing evacuation abroad
    22000
  • Deaths while waiting to travel for medical treatment
    350
Note: Cumulative figures until the stated date, so each person may suffer from an infectious disease multiple times during the genocide
source
Palestinian Ministry of Health / Gaza
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Doctor, injured, prisoner, martyr: Adnan Ahmad Atieh al-Bursh

Al-Bursh was martyred in Ofer Prison on April 19, 2024 after being subjected to severe torture, killing him. His body is still being held.

Artwork by Butros Al Maari
Health Facilities
Martyred Health Workers
Abducted Health Workers