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Gaza Marks One-Year of Israel's Military Assault: MAP Demands Meaningful Action to Enforce Ceasefire

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As Gaza marks a devastating one-year anniversary of Israel's military assault and siege, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is demanding immediate action to enforce a ceasefire, uphold international law, and protect Palestinians from potential genocide. The past year has seen unimaginable destruction and loss of life, with over 41,000 Palestinians killed and 96,000 injured. The healthcare system has been overwhelmed, with 986 health workers killed – a staggering number unprecedented in recent conflicts. The Israeli military's siege and obstruction of humanitarian aid operations have resulted in the destruction of almost 70% of all buildings in Gaza, leaving many families without basic necessities like safe drinking water, food, and hygiene materials. Infectious diseases are spreading rapidly, and the region is on the brink of all-out war, with thousands more civilians at risk.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's military assault on Gaza over the past year.
  • 96,000 Palestinians have been injured, with 986 health workers killed, a number unprecedented in recent conflicts.
  • Almost 70% of all buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, leaving many families without basic necessities.
  • The healthcare system in Gaza has been overwhelmed, with a significant risk of infectious diseases spreading rapidly.
  • MAP's emergency response has extended to the West Bank and Lebanon, where they are supporting medical services amidst a significant escalation of Israeli military attacks.
  • Fikr Shalltoot, MAP's Gaza Director, describes the situation as "an existential threat to people" and "Gaza is being erased in front of our eyes."
  • Rohan Talbot, MAP's Director of Advocacy and Campaigns, emphasizes the need for a ceasefire now, suspension of arms transfers to Israel, and unobstructed delivery of humanitarian aid.
  • MAP's Director of Advocacy and Campaigns also highlights the number of people benefiting from MAP's relief efforts, with over 560,000 people receiving essential aid since October 2023.

Statistics:

  • 41,000 Palestinians killed in Israel's military assault on Gaza over the past year.
  • 96,000 Palestinians injured in the same period.
  • 986 health workers killed, a number unprecedented in recent conflicts.
  • Almost 70% of all buildings in Gaza destroyed, leaving many families without basic necessities.
  • 560,000 people have received MAP's relief efforts since October 2023, including essential medicines, medical equipment, food, and shelter items.
  • MAP has sent 10 emergency medical teams of international doctors to Gaza to support local health workers treating injuries.

Sources:

  • Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) press release, dated October 2023 (no specific date provided)
  • Palestinian Ministry of Health, citing the number of health workers killed in the conflict
  • Fikr Shalltoot, MAP's Gaza Director, quoted in MAP's press release
  • Rohan Talbot, MAP's Director of Advocacy and Campaigns, quoted in MAP's press release
  • Sondos Alashqar, MAP's Programme Assistant in Gaza, quoted in MAP's press release

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