One Palestinian Killed in Israeli Attacks, Only Five Patient

Gaza: Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian south of Khan Younis, as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise amid ongoing attacks on civilians, including women and children.

Meanwhile, despite the partial reopening of the Rafah border after nearly two years of forced closure, Israel allowed only five critically ill Palestinian patients to leave Gaza for medical treatment on the first day. Thousands of wounded and sick Palestinians remain in desperate need of life-saving care.

During the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing, strict Israeli restrictions remained in place, significantly slowing the medical evacuation process. Following the reopening, twelve Palestinians entered Gaza via Egypt after undergoing lengthy and rigorous security procedures.

Gaza’s Health System on the Brink of Collapse

According to trauma surgeon Dr Mohammed Tahir, who served in Gaza, the territory’s healthcare system has been almost completely destroyed by the war. He said most hospitals have been reduced to rubble, while dozens of doctors and nurses have either been killed, imprisoned, or forced to flee.

Dr Tahir explained that Gaza is facing a severe shortage of surgical equipment, ICU facilities, dialysis machines, diagnostic tools, and essential medicines, making timely treatment for patients nearly impossible.

He added that although serious concerns exist regarding the transfer of patients out of Gaza, evacuating those with severe injuries and complex medical conditions is essential to ease pressure on Gaza’s limited healthcare resources and allow hospitals to provide routine medical care.

Rising Death Toll

According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, since the so-called ceasefire came into effect in October 2025, 526 Palestinians have been killed and 1,447 wounded in Israeli attacks.

Since the beginning of the war, the total number of Palestinians killed has reached at least 71,800, with more than 171,555 injured.