Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory

The inside of a room, there is blood on the floor and a foot of a person on the floor can be seen beneath a blue a curtain. People can be seen standing clutching the curtain and anther curtain the room.

The World Health Organization (WHO) staff report that the 360-bed Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza remains overstretched with 700 patients – double its normal capacity. Patients are receiving treatment on the floor because there are no more beds. WHO

Occupied Palestinian Territory

Since the escalation of hostilities, aid missions have reported two instances where convoy members were being detained by Israeli forces, as well as of two instances of attacks on convoys. Additionally, reluctance by the Israeli authorities to open main supply routes and facilitate timely crossing through the Israeli military-controlled checkpoint has exposed humanitarian actors to security risks.

Furthermore, the capacity of humanitarian agencies to operate safely and effectively remains heavily compromised by restrictions applied by the Israeli authorities on the import of critical humanitarian equipment.

As of yesterday, only one of the three water pipelines from Israel is currently functioning. The Middle Area water pipeline, with a production capacity of close to 17,000 cubic metres of water per day, urgently needs repairs. Our partners working in water, hygiene, and sanitation have estimated that this could take up to four weeks with sustained access and the necessary supplies.

Also yesterday, the World Health Organization says that the Nasser Medical Complex is caring for 700 patients, which is double its normal capacity. This requires patients to receive treatment on the floor. The hospital continues to receive high volume of trauma and burn cases, while the Intensive Care Unit and burn unit are severely understaffed, delaying lifesaving treatment.