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Doctors Without Borders has warned of the serious repercussions of Israeli attacks and the restrictions imposed on humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip, stressing that the health system is facing grave damage as a result of the targeting of medical workers and the obstruction of the arrival of essential supplies and equipment.

The head of the international organisation, Javid Abdelmoneim, said, according to the Turkish Anadolu Agency, that the continuation of Israeli attacks and the falling of victims, including children, contradicts talk of an actual ceasefire existing in the Strip.

Abdelmoneim explained that the occupying authorities revoked the organisation's work permit and imposed restrictions on the entry of basic medical supplies into Gaza, including wheelchairs, crutches and ultrasound imaging devices, on the pretext that they might be used for military purposes.

He pointed out that the revocation of the work permits of more than 30 non-governmental organisations has led to the absence of international staff and a decline in health services, especially in the occupied West Bank.

Regarding the conditions of health workers, Abdelmoneim noted that they have been subjected to violations including killing, detention and torture, revealing that the occupying authorities continue to detain a surgeon affiliated with the organisation for more than a year, without bringing charges against him.

He warned of the worsening humanitarian and living conditions in the Strip, amid a shortage of clean water and the spread of sewage water, calling on the international community to take concrete measures to protect Palestinians and ensure respect for international law.

Humanitarian needs continue in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement announced on 10 October 2025, as hundreds of thousands still need shelter and reconstruction supplies, amid ongoing Israeli violations and restrictions on the entry of building materials and relief supplies.