Gaza’s Director General of Hospitals, Dr. Mohammed Zaqout, warned that the territory is suffering an unprecedented crisis, which has brought the healthcare system to the brink of a collapse.

In statements to the Shehab news agency, Zaqout accused the neighboring country of deliberately preventing the entry of supplies, which threatens the lives of thousands of sick and wounded people.

Munir al-Barash, director-general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, renewed last week his accusations against Israel for causing a crisis in the sector due to its aggression and the blockade imposed on the territory.

Al-Barash told Al-Araby Television Network that hospitals lack even the most basic medical equipment, such as wound disinfectants and medical solutions.

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