Hisham Mhanna, a member of the ICRC staff in Gaza, expressed deep concern in a video message shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
In his heartfelt message, he underscored the impending crisis: the lone power company responsible for supplying electricity to the Palestinian territory could face a complete shutdown within the next few hours. This impending loss of power poses a grave threat to the already strained healthcare facilities in Gaza.
The healthcare system in Gaza is already in a state of distress, with hospitals grappling with acute shortages of both medical staff and essential supplies. To compound this already dire situation, the number of critically injured individuals is rising rapidly, as the Israeli bombardment continues unabated.
The ICRC’s warning sheds light on the urgent need for humanitarian intervention and support to prevent a catastrophic outcome in Gaza. The escalating conflict has put immense pressure on the healthcare infrastructure, leaving the lives of countless Palestinians in jeopardy. As the international community watches these distressing developments unfold, there is a growing call for immediate action to provide relief and ensure the continuity of vital medical services in the region.
The situation in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) issues a dire warning that hospitals are transforming into tragic “graveyards.” The root of this harrowing transformation lies in the crippling lack of power supply, which has led to the shutdown of essential medical equipment.
