Document Type : Letter

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1 Chemical Injuries Research Center and Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Arthrosclerosis research center, Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

10.30491/tm.2023.425457.1657

Abstract

Unprecedented bombing of hospitals caused thousands of deceased and wounded patients. On Oct 2023, the Israeli army killed more than 10000 people in Gaza and injured more than 28000. By preventing the entry of medicine, medical supplies, and equipment, the Israeli regime has destroyed the health and treatment system in the Gaza Strip. According to the United Nations and the Red Cross reports, there is no ability to provide relief and even primary health care to the injured. In this regard, it focuses on targeting civilians and residential areas so that the number of wounded and victims increases to such an extent that it is beyond the capacity of the health and treatment complex, as the report of the Gaza Ministry of Health indicates that in the recent attack, most of the dead and wounded of the war contain of civilians, especially women, and children3. We expect the recent invasions of clinics and hospitals will mobilize the humanitarian and medical society to stand in solidarity to rescue healthcare workers and patients in the face of these escalating invasions. Prevention, healing, and responsibility must be urgent because the consequences are profound and long-lasting.

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