Munir al-Barash, director-general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, explained that medicines, especially painkillers and antibiotics, are not available in adequate quantities to meet the growing number of patients.

Al-Barash revealed that Israel has only allowed 60 trucks laden with medicines to enter since the ceasefire began.

The doctor detailed that many supplies are completely depleted and affirmed that there has been no improvement despite the cessation of fighting in the coastal enclave, where more than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since October 2013.

He warned that medicines are reaching the private sector in small quantities, which explains their high prices, especially for painkillers and antibiotics.

The official accused the Army of destroying 860 pharmacies during the two years of conflict.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) criticized Israel for limiting the entry of aid into Gaza.

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