A network of healthcare operators, “Healthcare for Gaza,” has released a document containing 30,000 signatures expressing solidarity and concern for the civilian population in Gaza. The report details the extensive damage to Gaza’s health infrastructure and accuses Israel of using hunger as a weapon, which they say is a violation of international law. The group stated: “We write with concern this letter to describe the level of destruction caused by Israel to the health system of Gaza and to report the use of hunger as a weapon In Gaza, in umpteenth clear violation of international law.”

The report highlights recent events, including an attack on the home of a pediatrician who lost nine of his ten children. The document emphasizes: “In the list – now interminable – of the attacks on hospitals, stands out The date of 13 May when the Israeli army attacked both the Nasser Hospital that the European Gaza hospital, The two main Khan Youunis hospitals.” The report also notes the death of journalist Hassan Eslaih, who was killed at the Nasser Hospital while receiving treatment for burns sustained in a previous attack. according to the report, between 7 October 2023 and 7 May 2025, the WHO has documented 686 attacks against healthcare facilities, many occurring after Israel violated the ceasefire on March 18, 2025. Damaged facilities include the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, the surgical department of Nasser Hospital, intensive care units, solar panels at Al-Durrah Hospital, and the emergency department of al-Ahli Hospital.

Contradictory Claims Surrounding Hospital Attacks

The report addresses the May 13 raid on the European Hospital,where the Israeli army targeted a bunker,resulting in the death of Mohamed sinwar,brother of Yahya Sinwar. The IDF claimed the hospital was being used by Hamas, while Palestinian sources maintain that the attacks indiscriminately affected civilians.

“The nutritional situation of children in Gaza is particularly serious and rapidly worsening.”

Childhood Malnutrition Crisis

The “Healthcare for Gaza” document also draws attention to the severe nutritional crisis affecting children: “The nutritional situation of children in Gaza is particularly serious and rapidly worsening.” The United Nations Office for Humanitarian affairs (OCHA) reports that 80% of children in Gaza suffers from malnutrition, with 92% in the age group between 6 months and two years lacking minimum nutritional intake. Additionally, 65% of Gaza’s population lacks access to clean drinking water.

The report concludes with an appeal to professional bodies: “We are sure that, reading this brief summary of the situation, you will be stopped with us in the condemnation of what is happening to Gaza, and you will therefore be at our side in requesting the political institutions to take a clear position.”