Gaza Aid Workers Struggle with High Casualty Incidents at Food Distribution Sites

Medical officials, humanitarian workers, and doctors in Gaza are overwhelmed by almost daily 'mass casualty incidents' as they struggle to help those wounded by Israeli fire on Palestinians seeking aid. Many casualties describe being shot while trying to reach food distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Huge crowds around UN convoys are also resulting in injuries and looting.

Dr Mohammed Saqr, director of nursing at Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex, has witnessed numerous mass casualty incidents recently. The casualties among those seeking aid have reached 640 killed and over 4,500 injured between 27 May and 2 July, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported a surge in mass casualty incidents linked to aid distribution sites. The healthcare system in Gaza, already strained, is facing unprecedented challenges.

Dr Clare Jeffreys from UK-Med mentioned receiving many casualties seeking aid when they were injured. The GHF denies any injuries at its sites, blaming Israeli troops for firing on Palestinians.

Shortages of medical supplies and basic equipment are worsening, threatening a shutdown of medical services. The conflict has devastated Gaza's healthcare system, with many hospitals out of service and acute shortages of essential supplies.

Israel's blockade on aid has exacerbated the situation, with the healthcare system overwhelmed by the influx of injuries. The conflict has taken a heavy toll on medical personnel, with many healthcare workers killed.

According to the source: The Guardian.