Gaza Ministry of Health

The Gaza Ministry of Health, administered by Hamas, is the primary health authority within the Gaza Strip. It is newsworthy due to its role in reporting casualties and providing information on the state of Gaza's healthcare system during the ongoing conflict with Israel. Recent reports cite the ministry's figures indicating over 70,000 Palestinian deaths since the start of Israel's offensive. The ministry also reports on the severe strain and destruction of Gaza's health infrastructure, including shortages of equipment and medical supplies, and the impact of Israeli airstrikes on healthcare facilities. Despite ceasefire efforts, the ministry continues to highlight the ongoing health crisis, making it a crucial source of information, albeit one whose neutrality is sometimes questioned, regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza.