The Red Cross Warns Gaza Is Facing A Total Medical Shutdown

A United Nations building used to shelter displaced Palestinians was allegedly struck by Israeli tank fire Wednesday, leaving at least 12 people dead and 75 others injured.

The Red Cross has warned that Gaza faces a complete medical shutdown unless immediate action is taken.

William Schomburg, the head of the Red Cross office in Gaza, said, “Every functioning hospital in the Gaza strip is over-crowded and short on medical supplies, fuel, food and water.”

This comes as Israeli forces have insisted that Hamas operates in Gaza hospitals and adjacent areas, “using the residents as human shields.”

Meanwhile, a United Nations building used to shelter displaced Palestinians was allegedly struck by Israeli tank fire Wednesday, leaving at least 12 people dead and 75 others injured.

Israel Defense Forces said it has currently ruled out that the incident was their fault but said an investigation will be conducted to examine the possibility that the strike was a result of Hamas fire.

Over 26,000 deaths have been reported since the start of the fighting between Israel and Hamas first started.