Israel’s war on Gaza’s healthcare continues in full force under ‘ceasefire’

Al Jazeera Human RightsOpinionEN 6 min read 100% complete by Mads GilbertFebruary 6, 2026 at 01:29 PM
Israel’s war on Gaza’s healthcare continues in full force under ‘ceasefire’

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Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have reportedly killed over 1,700 Palestinian healthcare professionals in Gaza. The article highlights the death of Dr. Maisara Azmi Al Rayyes in November 2023 and paramedic Hussein Hassan Al-Samiri in February 2026, who was killed in a double-tap strike targeting medical responders. These incidents occurred even after a declared ceasefire in October 2025. The article alleges that Israeli forces continue to target medics and medical facilities, leaving tens of thousands of patients without access to treatment. The author claims these actions are war crimes, referencing similar attacks witnessed in Lebanon in 1982 and later in Gaza. The article asserts that Palestinian health workers have been executed by Israeli forces for performing their duties.

Article Analysis

Framing Angle
Human Rights
Primary framing
Conflict
Secondary framing
Sensational
Sensationalism
Opinion-Heavy
Fact vs Opinion
OpinionFactual
2
Sources Cited
Limited sources
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Key Claims (5)

AI-Extracted

Dr Maisara Azmi Al Rayyes was murdered in an Israeli military missile strike on his family home in Gaza City on November 5, 2023.

factual — Author90% confidence

Al-Samiri was the fourth healthcare worker killed in Gaza since a so-called “ceasefire” was declared in October 2025.

factual — Author80% confidence

Paramedic Hussein Hassan Al-Samiri was killed in an Israeli air strike targeting ambulance crews in al-Mawasi.

factual — Author80% confidence

More than 1,700 Palestinian healthcare professionals have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

statistic — Author70% confidence

Israeli soldiers executed 15 Palestinian paramedics and civil defence rescuers in the al-Hashaashin area last March.

factual — Author60% confidence
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Keywords

gaza healthcare 80% ceasefire 70% healthcare workers 60% war crimes 50% israel-palestine conflict 50% medical equipment shortages 40%

Sentiment Analysis

Very Negative
Score: -0.90

Source Transparency

Source
Al Jazeera
Article Type
Opinion
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Gaza Strip

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