Reports indicate that a shooting incident near an aid distribution site in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of several Palestinians. Unfortunately, due to an internet blackout in Gaza for over two days, information on the incident is limited.

The organization responsible for aid distribution has been sharing updates on its Facebook page. However, only individuals with e-sim cards on their phones can access these updates due to the ongoing internet blackout.

This unfortunate event has further complicated the already challenging situation surrounding aid delivery in Gaza. Incidents of people being shot at by Israeli troops or local gunmen have become a daily occurrence.

Aid supplies and internet access are crucial for the people of Gaza. The current lack of these essential resources has exacerbated the already desperate situation faced by the residents.

Many Palestinians have been gathering near aid distribution sites, including one in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza and three others in the southern region. They are hoping to receive food parcels once the distribution begins.

There is growing concern among aid organizations and medical professionals regarding Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza. There are fears that the hospital may no longer be able to provide critical treatment to those injured in shootings near aid distribution points in Rafah.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarms about the challenges faced by Nasser Hospital in maintaining its operations. Reports initially suggested that a significant number of healthcare workers had left the hospital following evacuation orders from the IDF. However, it was later clarified that the hospital had lost around 10% of its staff.

Dr. Feroze Sidwa, a physician who has been working at Nasser Hospital, has called for urgent international support to sustain the hospital's operations. He emphasized the importance of protecting the hospital, resupplying it, and ensuring the safety of its staff.

Dr. Victoria Rose, who worked at Nasser Hospital in May, issued a dire warning about the consequences of the hospital's potential closure. She highlighted that Nasser Hospital is the only facility in the southern region of Gaza equipped with essential medical resources such as ITU beds, a CT scanner, oxygen generators, haemodialysis, and a blood bank. The closure of the hospital would result in a devastating loss of life and a significant challenge in providing necessary medical care.

It has been nearly two years since Israel initiated a military campaign in Gaza in response to a cross-border attack led by Hamas in October 2023. The conflict resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals and the capture of 251 others. According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, over 55,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza since the conflict began.