Gaza Medical Warehouse Struck
Israeli Strikes Hit Gaza Hospital Supply Warehouse Amid Ongoing Conflict
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On Aug. 1, Israeli bombardment destroyed two of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital's four medicine warehouses and severely damaged the other two and a nearby outpatient clinic building, wiping out medical stocks.
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In the last 48 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry reports nine Palestinians killed and 18 wounded across the enclave, with at least 10 bodies recovered from rubble; a separate strike hit a bike in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area.
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The Palestinian Centre for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons says 4,000–5,000 Palestinians remain missing and 2,500–3,000 may have been subjected to forced disappearance amid the war.
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In the West Bank, four Palestinians were wounded by settler gunfire in Qusra as Israeli raids and attacks continue in the area.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least two people and destroyed critical medical supplies on August 1, Al Jazeera reported. A drone strike hit a tent warehouse storing medicine inside the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital complex in Deir al-Balah, injuring several people and wiping out stocks of surgical equipment and anesthesia needed for emergency care.
The attack is part of a broader pattern of strikes on health facilities. Over the past 48 hours, nine Palestinians have been killed and 18 wounded across Gaza, Al Jazeera noted. The Gaza Health Ministry says ceasefire violations continue despite international calls for a truce, leaving hospitals struggling to treat patients and threatening thousands of lives dependent on medical services..
Hospital Warehouse Destroyed, Medical Stocks Lost
The August 1 strike on Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital destroyed two of the facility's four medicine warehouses entirely and severely damaged the other two, Al Jazeera reported. The damage also hit a nearby outpatient clinic building. The warehouse was housed in a tent structure inside the hospital compound in central Gaza. Several people were injured in the blast.
Medical officials warn the loss threatens survival of patients who need surgery and emergency care. Shortages of anesthesia, surgical supplies, and diagnostic equipment could cripple essential services. Patients with chronic illnesses face particular risk as hospitals struggle to maintain basic operations without adequate medicine stocks and supplies.
Mounting Casualties and Rising Death Toll
Gaza's Health Ministry reported nine Palestinians killed and 18 wounded in the past 48 hours. At least 10 bodies were recovered from rubble across the enclave, Al Jazeera stated. A separate strike hit a motorcycle in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa area. Since the conflict intensified, over 1,300 Palestinians have been killed and tens of thousands injured, with thousands more still missing under collapsed buildings.
The Palestinian Centre for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons reports 4,000 to 5,000 Palestinians remain missing. Between 2,500 and 3,000 may have been subjected to forced disappearance during the war. Families continue searching through rubble and hospitals, unable to locate loved ones or confirm their status.
Ongoing Violations Despite International Ceasefire Calls
The strikes on medical facilities persist despite a US-backed ceasefire framework. Al Jazeera reported that health authorities say violations continue regularly, with hospitals and warehouses repeatedly targeted. The pattern of attacks on healthcare infrastructure has drawn urgent calls from international organizations for protection of medical personnel and facilities under international law.
In the West Bank, Israeli raids continue in parallel. Four Palestinians were wounded by settler gunfire in Qusra village as violence spreads beyond Gaza. Rights groups warn the simultaneous attacks across occupied Palestinian territories signal an intensification of military operations despite diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict.
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