In Israel’s accelerating effort to occupy Gaza City through depopulation and total destruction, its forces are systematically targeting the region’s last remaining healthcare infrastructure.
Earlier this week, the Gaza Health Ministry and Palestinian journalists reported the catastrophic suspension of services at several major hospitals. On 16 September, Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital was bombed by an Israeli drone and consequently flooded, then later forced to close due to nearby attacks. Gaza’s Ophthalmology Hospital suspended operations after repeated attacks in its vicinity. Jordan Field Hospital was forced to relocate to Khan Younis after nearby attacks damaged medical equipment. Israeli soldiers have prevented the entry and exit of patients at the Al-Quds Hospital. At the same hospital, the oxygen station has stopped working due to damage from Israeli attacks.
Israeli forces are currently about a kilometer away from Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest, where there are already extreme shortages of operating rooms and medical supplies. Al-Shifa medical director Dr. Hassan Alshaer told Mondoweiss that just days ago “the Israeli army assassinated someone at the hospital’s doors… We have lost 30% of our staff in the hospital, as some were killed, others detained, or wounded.”
On Wednesday, the global coalition Doctors Against Genocide held an emergency press briefing where doctors in Gaza as well as international healthcare workers who have spent time in the Strip shared the devastating impact of this healthcare collapse.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Farah, head of pediatrics and maternity at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, spoke about his rotation that morning and the conditions in the neonatal ward. He described three babies who were forced to share a single source of oxygen, with each receiving oxygen for only 20 minutes at a time due to extreme shortages.
Dr. Azra Chang, the coalition’s UK-based representative, reported that senior healthcare officials have informed her that there are no lifesaving facilities in north Gaza, only life-sustaining. This means there is no ability to perform anything like major surgery, only to provide intensive care and to treat minor wounds. To say it again, life cannot be saved. All that those in Gaza can do is try to sustain one other.
Below, we’ve included resources that will guide you to fundraisers for Palestinians in Gaza and the organisations that are trying to help.
As we enter Shabbat Shuvah, we demand that all in Gaza be inscribed in the Book of Life for good.▼
Listed below are some resources that will guide you to active fundraisers for Palestinians in Gaza.
Donations based initiative, led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply aid to displaced families in Gaza.
Palestinian-led Collective amplifying Gazan voices and fundraisers
A leftist politics and culture site that posts new Gaza fundraisers every Friday.
In addition, here are three fundraisers for people we have the privilege to know.
Help Hadeel and Her Family Survive the Genocide in Gaza
From Hadeel:
"Please help us to raise money to survive. We use the funds from the GoFundMe to pay for essential food, medicine, and shelter. Eventually, we want to use the money to rebuild our family's house and buy a car, as both were bombed and destroyed by the occupation. Your contribution can save the life of a whole family life, thank you all."
Help Our Family Trapped In Gaza
From Asmaa:
"My family is living through unimaginable suffering in Gaza, where the ongoing war has destroyed homes, shattered lives, and made even the most basic necessities scarce. Every day, they face fear, hunger, and uncertainty. One of the most devastating challenges has been the closure of the border crossing. It has cut off access to medical care, food, and clothing. I am raising funds to support them to help provide shelter, emergency supplies, and hope in a time of despair. Your donation, no matter how small, can make a real difference. Please stand with us and give what you can."
Transform Ibrahim's Life: Rebuilding the Future
From Ibrahim:
"We are caught between the unbearable weight of our current suffering and the paralyzing uncertainty of what comes next. In the midst of this chaos, I continue my desperate attempts to reach universities abroad, submitting applications in the hope that one of them will offer me the chance to begin again. A single opportunity could mark the start of a new chapter, one where I can rebuild, regain my footing, and carve out an academic and professional future that will not only change my life but also help secure a better future for my family and my community."
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