Gaza Under Fire Again: The Devastating Impact On The Palestinian Population

Published 19th March 2025

Doctors of the World expresses its deep dismay at the resumption of Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which have struck densely populated urban areas, makeshift schools, residential buildings, and temporary shelters for displaced people. This violence has left more than 400 people dead, mostly civilians, including women and children. The situation in Gaza was already critical due to the total siege imposed by Israeli authorities more than two weeks ago, which completely blocked the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave. The resumption of attacks and the issuance of forced displacement orders over entire areas of the Strip have further exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, driving hundreds of families to live in a cycle of continuous displacement that has persisted for a year and a half.

An unacceptable violation of international humanitarian law

The return to indiscriminate bombings and the resumption of forced displacements in Gaza constitute a clear violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The international community must not remain silent in the face of the manipulation of humanitarian aid as a tool of political pressure, nor in the face of the systematic violation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The urgent need for a permanent ceasefire

After months of destruction and suffering, the Palestinian population in Gaza cannot face mass killings, civilian mutilations, forced displacements, and the demolition of essential civilian infrastructure again. The ceasefire offered an opportunity to address accumulated suffering and to rebuild the health system after its intentional collapse. Doctors of the World urgently calls on international leaders to take responsibility and exert effective political pressure on Israel. It is essential to stop the attacks, ensure full humanitarian access, and commit both parties in the conflict to establish a permanent ceasefire.

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