Over 74,000 Palestinians have died in the Gaza-Israel conflict, according to recent reports, as a French doctor returns from Al Shifa hospital, shocked by the conditions.
Casualty numbers from conflict
More than 74,000 Palestinian deaths have been reported since the start of the conflict, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health and UN reports. This includes 1,221 Israeli deaths since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
Medical center in Gaza
Al Shifa Hospital remains the largest medical center still operating in Gaza. It has been a focal point during the conflict due to its critical role in providing healthcare to the local population.
French doctor's return
Georges Picherot, a former head of the pediatrics department at the University Hospital Center of Nantes, has returned from Gaza after visiting Al Shifa Hospital. His experience there has left him deeply affected.
Impact on medical staff
Picherot described the conditions at Al Shifa as overwhelming, highlighting the immense challenges faced by medical staff and the dire situation for patients. His visit underscores the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
