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Gaza medical supplies face 74-day Israeli clearance delays, WHO warns
Anadolu Agency EN·IL · PS·2 days ago
WHO's Palestine representative urges Israel to ease restrictions on medical supplies, warning of severe humanitarian impact. The warning follows continued delays in aid entry, though specific blockage details remain unconfirmed. This underscores mounting pressure on Gaza's health system amid ongoing conflict.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed repeated and prolonged delays, up to 74 days, in Israeli clearance for medical supplies entering Gaza, risking expiry and damage. This ongoing humanitarian access crisis is projected to have devastating health consequences for Palestinians, particularly as winter approaches. The extent to which aid flows will improve remains uncertain.