Dr. Marwan Al-Hams, Director of Field Hospitals at the Ministry of Health in Gaza, has issued an urgent appeal to halt the ongoing war and open border crossings to allow the entry of essential supplies, including food, water, fuel, and electricity.

“Our health system is on the brink of collapse,” Al-Hams said, citing severe shortages of medicines, medical supplies, and an inability to repair broken equipment due to the continued blockade.

He described the "catastrophic condition" of patients arriving at hospitals, many of whom suffer from severe burns caused by incendiary weapons. “Victims arrive with burns covering 90 to 100 percent of their bodies, making treatment nearly impossible,” he stated.

Dr. Al-Hams also emphasized that the majority of casualties are children, women, and the elderly, challenging claims by the Israeli military about "safe zones."

The situation is equally dire for patients with chronic illnesses. The Ministry reported a 43% mortality rate among the sick, including 80,000 diabetics, 110,000 patients with hypertension, thousands with cancer, and hundreds in need of dialysis. Cases of severe malnutrition—classified as fourth and fifth degree—are increasingly common, with many dying due to a lack of medication.

According to the Ministry, 2,507 Palestinians have been killed and 6,711 wounded since the resumption of Israeli attacks on March 18. Many victims remain under rubble or in areas inaccessible to ambulances and rescue teams.

Since the beginning of the war, the total death toll in Gaza has reached 52,615, with 118,752 wounded, as the health and humanitarian crisis deepens.