Israel's attacks on Gaza have lasted 3 years. The extent of the destruction is heartbreaking

Despite the ceasefire reached on October 10, 2025, thousands of patients and injured people waiting for treatment are racing between life and death due to the border gates being kept closed and the strict restrictions imposed by Tel Aviv. The ceasefire remained on paper, and there was no improvement in the health system and the situation of the sick and injured.

Şifa Hospital Director Muhammed Abu Silmiyye said, "The number of patients and injured people who died while waiting for treatment outside is equal to or greater than those killed in attacks since the ceasefire." he says.

Thousands of patients and injured people waiting for treatment and evacuation are literally racing against time, at the risk of losing their lives at any moment.

According to the statistics announced by the Ministry of Health, the number of patients and injured people who went out between February 2 and September 2, 2026 is only 2 thousand 480.

However, this number corresponds to an average of 12 patients and injured per day, compared to the average of 50 patients and 50 companions per day agreed upon by the ceasefire on October 10, 2025. These figures show that the ceasefire remains on paper and nothing has changed for the patients.

The UN warned that water and sanitation services in Gaza were disrupted due to Israel's material restrictions, and reported that there was a decrease in drinking water for approximately half a million people throughout Gaza.

Stating that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) employees warned that water and sanitation support in Gaza was disrupted, UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric cited the restrictions imposed by Israel on the entry of critical materials to Gaza and the lack of funds as the reasons.

Dujarric shared the information that there is a decrease in water production in 2 salt treatment plants in the south of Gaza due to the lack of critical equipment such as vehicles, spare parts and engine oil, which are not allowed to enter Gaza.

Stating that there is a decrease in drinking water for approximately half a million people in Gaza for this reason, Dujarric emphasized that it is estimated that 3 out of every 4 families will depend on water transported by trucks until the water infrastructure is fully restored.

Israel's attacks, which have been continuing for 3 years, have "silently" killed the environment and caused one of the largest examples of "ecocide" in modern history.

The destruction of the ecological system in the region has led to an unprecedented environmental and humanitarian crisis. Said Akluk, an environmental expert from Gaza, said, "The environment has become the 'silent victim' of the war, the effects of which will emerge years later. The volume of rubble and excavation caused by the destruction in Gaza is around 60-65 million tons. The problem is not limited to cement and construction material residues. Debris may contain explosive residues, radioactive substances and heavy metals. The effects of this on health and the environment are different from the direct damages that occur in the short term." he says.