healthcare

Inside a gutted-out concrete building stands a woman, a plume of smoke and dust rising to her left.

Asbestos dust threat looms over much of Gaza

Shaimaa Eid 24 March 2025

“The war didn’t kill us, but this dust might.” Read more about Asbestos dust threat looms over much of Gaza

A smattering of cream on infected skin

Even normal health conditions turn chronic under genocide

Shaimaa Eid 21 January 2025

Sister’s constant pain, itching prompts depression and a futile search for overpriced medicine. Read more about Even normal health conditions turn chronic under genocide

A young woman carries a toddler on her shoulders and holds a bag

Israel attacks north Gaza hospital for fifth time

Nora Barrows-Friedman 5 December 2024

Physician, chef caring for patients at Kamal Adwan hospital both killed in Israeli strikes. Read more about Israel attacks north Gaza hospital for fifth time

Midwife tells of Israel's crimes against Gaza mothers and babies

Nora Barrows-Friedman 3 December 2024

Basic hygiene, medications and safe birthing supplies have been denied entry by the Israeli army. Read more about Midwife tells of Israel's crimes against Gaza mothers and babies

Day 418: What could Lebanon ceasefire mean for Gaza?

Ali Abunimah 27 November 2024

On this week’s livestream we also talk to Abdaljawad Omar about Israel’s “shock without awe.” Read more about Day 418: What could Lebanon ceasefire mean for Gaza?

Families with young children carry their belongings past piles of rubble and wreckage

Surge in Israeli attacks on northern Gaza

Nora Barrows-Friedman 15 November 2024

Israel has attacked and destroyed villages in south Lebanon while bombing areas of Beirut. Read more about Surge in Israeli attacks on northern Gaza

Children hold protest signs amid Israeli destruction in Deir al-Balah

Mental health professionals struggle with Gaza’s overwhelming trauma

Ahmed Al-Sammak 22 October 2024

“Our real suffering hasn’t even started yet.” Read more about Mental health professionals struggle with Gaza’s overwhelming trauma

The daily life of a doctor in southern Gaza

Nora Barrows-Friedman 23 September 2024

Dr. Majed Jaber warns that coming rainy season will exacerbate humanitarian disaster in tent shelters. Read more about The daily life of a doctor in southern Gaza

How doctors treat patients after an Israeli massacre, with Dr. Majed Jaber

Nora Barrows-Friedman 23 July 2024

Hepatits A is rampant across Gaza due to Israel’s destruction of sanitation, infrastructure and the medical system. Read more about How doctors treat patients after an Israeli massacre, with Dr. Majed Jaber

News highlights on week 41 of Israel's genocide in Gaza

Nora Barrows-Friedman 19 July 2024

Israeli forces repeatedly target so-called “safe zones.” Read more about News highlights on week 41 of Israel's genocide in Gaza