18 March 2025
Since dawn on Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of 412 Palestinians and injured over 500. Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, Director-General of Gaza’s Health Ministry, condemned the occupation for launching ruthless attacks while civilians slept. With medical supplies running out, he urgently calls for blood donations to save lives. The horror in Gaza continues.
Al-Shifa Director: One Wounded Dies Every Minute, Death Toll Expected to Double
Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, the Director of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, described the ongoing health situation as catastrophic, attributing the crisis to the relentless Israeli bombardment.
Al-Jazeera quoted him as stating that every minute, a wounded person dies because of the severe shortage of medical resources.
He warned that the death toll in Gaza could double in the coming hours as hospitals are unable to accommodate the increasing number of casualties. The healthcare system, he added, is on the brink of complete collapse.
Israeli attack kills spokesperson for Islamic Jihad: Sources
An Israeli air attack has killed the spokesperson of the armed wing of the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad, sources associated with the group have confirmed.
Naji Abu Saif, also known as Abu Hamza, was killed along with his wife and members of his family in Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
The group has yet to release a statement on the incident.
