The recent death of Hani al-Jaafarawi, the director of the Ambulance and Emergency service in Gaza, has dealt a severe blow to the already struggling health system in the region. Al-Jaafarawi was killed in an Israeli strike on the Daraj clinic in Gaza City, leaving a void in the healthcare infrastructure.
The Gaza health ministry has described al-Jaafarawi as a ‘solid model of steadfastness and determination’, highlighting the significant role he played in providing emergency medical care to the residents of Gaza. His death adds to the grim statistics, with over 500 paramedics and doctors killed and more than 310 arrested since the escalation of hostilities.
Eyad Zaqout, the head of the Emergency Department at Al-Aqsa Hospital, has denounced Israel’s targeting of medical workers in Gaza, accusing them of escalating attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel. The impact of such actions is devastating, as it further weakens the already fragile health system in Gaza, placing countless lives at risk.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, the targeting of healthcare workers and facilities only serves to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The international community must come together to condemn such acts of violence and work towards ensuring the protection of medical personnel who are on the front lines, providing critical care to those in need.
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Video “Israel removed ‘pillar’ from Gaza’s health system by killing Hani al-Jaafarawi: Analysis” was uploaded on 06/24/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English