At least seven Palestinians have been killed across Gaza in a series of Israeli strikes, marking further violations of the ceasefire agreement that has been in place since last October. Medical sources confirmed that three people died and several others were wounded during an attack on a residential home in Beit Lahiya, situated near Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Earlier on Tuesday, a drone strike targeting a group of civilians in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis resulted in one death and three injuries. Additionally, three other individuals succumbed to wounds sustained during previous Israeli raids in Khan Younis. According to reports, two of these victims died from injuries suffered on Monday, while the third had been wounded approximately two weeks prior.
Beyond the loss of life, an overnight Israeli military strike destroyed a warehouse containing vital nutrition supplies intended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) stated that the explosion caused the building’s roof and walls to collapse, burying the entire stock under rubble and rendering it unfit for consumption.
The facility was operated by the local organization Ard El Insan (AEI), which collaborates with MAP to support roughly 60 medical points serving up to 100 women and children daily. Sahar Salem, the project coordinator for AEI, described the loss as a major setback that will severely hinder the delivery of essential services to vulnerable populations already suffering from the aftermath of starvation. Salem noted that two of her colleagues have been killed and another wounded since the conflict began.
The humanitarian impact is compounded by a critical shortage of medical resources. Dr. Munir al-Bursh, Director-General of Gaza’s Ministry of Health, warned of a complete collapse of basic life necessities. He emphasized that Israel continues to escalate attacks and violate the ceasefire, which he described as existing in official statements but failing to protect lives on the ground.
The health system is currently struggling to maintain operations, with only 12 of the original 34 oxygen stations remaining functional. Dr. al-Bursh cautioned that any further equipment failure could prove fatal for patients, stating that doctors may soon face the impossible choice of deciding which patients receive life-saving oxygen and which are left without it.
These developments persist despite public calls for a halt to hostilities. On August 17, US President Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview that Israel should not be striking in Gaza, noting that Hamas had agreed to lay down weapons under the terms of a US-backed peace plan. The report also notes that “Humanitarian workers, humanitarian facilities and the supplies that people depend on must be protected,” it added. The report also notes that “Losing these quantities in their entirety is a major blow to our work and will undoubtedly affect our ability to reach the children and women who need these services, particularly given the conditions they continue to face in the aftermath of starvation,” said Sahar Salem, AEI’s project coordinator. The report also notes that and warned that “any additional breakdown could cut off oxygen to patients”, al-Bursh added that “only 12 oxygen stations remain operational out of around 34”.
