Gaza Field Hospitals warn of rising deaths due to fuel shortage
The Director of Field Hospitals in Gaza, Dr. Marwan Al-Hams, warned on Sunday of a surge in patient deaths due to the fuel shortage affecting hospitals.
According to the Palestinian news agency Ma'an, Dr. Al-Hams stated: 'We cannot continue providing medical services without fuel.'
He added that Israeli forces have looted hospitals, including solar panels used for power generation.
'We are unable to operate intensive care units and dialysis departments without fuel,' he said.
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