The remaining functional hospitals in the Gaza Strip are facing severe shortages of medical resources following the continuous Israeli strikes.
Israeli air strikes killed at least 100 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip overnight, local health authorities said on Sunday, as mediators hosted a new round of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, which has expanded its strikes on the enclave, killing hundreds of people since Thursday, in preparation for a new ground offensive to achieve 'operational control' in parts of Gaza.
Dozens of Palestinian victims continue to stream to the few remaining functional hospitals in the Gaza Strip, including the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital.
In the Babist Hospital, medical teams are trying to rescue the large number of the wounded and injured from different parts of the Gaza Strip as a result of the intensive air strikes, particularly in Beit Lahya and Jabalia city in the northern Gaza Strip. The hospital is facing a severe lack of medical resources.
"The Baptist Hospital has resumed operations and is once again receiving a large number of wounded patients. Following the recent attacks, its bed capacity remains significantly reduced. Still, we continue to handle all incoming cases regardless of space constraints," said Amjad Al-Haddad, an emergency physician.
"I have cancer. There's no food, no treatment, nothing. How long will this go on? We're truly exhausted. There's the war on one side, and hunger and lack of treatment on the other. How much longer can we endure this? We want the crossings to open, and most importantly, we want the war against us to stop," said Om Haitham, a Palestinian refugee.
According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza Strip, more than 500 people were killed in the past three days as a result of the intensive air strikes and the heavy bombardment.
"We hope these massacres and this famine come to an end, that the displaced can return to their homes, and that the wounded can travel abroad for treatment. The hospitals here lack the necessary equipment and medication. Even food is unavailable," said Abu Ahmed, another refugee.
Hospitals in Gaza lack medical resources following Israeli attacks
Hospitals in Gaza lack medical resources following Israeli attacks
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
