The Jabaliya neighborhood in Gaza City has been heavily targeted by Israeli airstrikes for three consecutive days, resulting in widespread destruction and casualties. Doctors at Kamal Adwan Hospital, where many of the victims were taken, described the horrifying scenes of treating patients without basic supplies or anesthesia. The majority of those arriving at the hospital were children, many of whom suffered severe burns or lost limbs. The hospital received a large number of casualties on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on Thursday, a strike damaged a United Nations school being used as a shelter, causing more deaths and injuries. The UNRWA reported that four of its shelters, including the Jabaliya shelter, were damaged. The Israeli military claimed that they were targeting Hamas commanders in Jabaliya, who were allegedly involved in previous attacks. The hospital is running low on medical supplies, with doctors having to operate on patients using over-the-counter painkillers and makeshift disinfectants. The severe fuel shortage has also limited the hospital’s ability to provide power, leaving most departments in the dark. The Gazan Health Ministry reported that many hospitals in the area were damaged or out of service. The death toll continues to rise, with more than 9,000 people killed, including over 3,000 children. Medical workers are overwhelmed and preventable deaths are increasing. Communication with Gaza City remains difficult, leaving residents in the dark about the situation. The Jabaliya neighborhood has a history of resistance to Israeli occupation, and a significant number of residents chose to remain despite evacuation orders. Displaced people have sought refuge in hospitals, including Kamal Adwan Hospital, which is currently housing over 3,000 people. The situation is devastating, with dreams and lives shattered.
