Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital Faces Crisis
"Introduction" Hospital Crisis In Gaza City, al-Shifa Hospital is facing a serious situation. The hospital staff had to bury many deceased patients together in a mass grave because they ran out of electricity for the morgues. The hospital, the largest in Gaza, is surrounded by Israeli forces, and conditions are worsening. Electricity Shortage and Mass Burial: The hospital director, Mohammad Abu Salmiya, mentioned that 179 bodies have been buried in the courtyard due to the lack of electricity for the morgues. Among the deceased are seven babies and 29 intensive care patients. The generator's fuel supply ran out, making it difficult for the hospital to function. Israeli Forces' Surrounding Actions: Israeli forces claim the hospital sits above tunnels and a command center used by Hamas fighters. But, Hamas denies this, stating that patients and displaced civilians are trapped, facing constant sniper and drone attacks. The UN estimates around 2,300 people are inside, una