• Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports Gaza has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians and humanitarian workers.
• Over 51,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, with a significant number of casualties among children.
• Israeli forces resumed military operations after a January ceasefire, leading to widespread destruction and displacement.
• MSF condemns targeting of medical personnel, highlighting a March attack that resulted in a mass grave of aid workers.
• Critical shortages of medical supplies and humanitarian access plague the region, worsening the health crisis.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, where Doctors Without Borders (MSF) describes the enclave as a "mass grave" for both Palestinians and those aiding them. Amande Bazerolle, MSF’s emergency coordinator in Gaza, stated, "Palestinian lives are once again being systematically destroyed," signaling a blatant disregard for the safety of humanitarian workers as the Israeli military escalates its assaults by land, air, and sea. During recent operations, over 51,000 individuals have lost their lives, including children, underscoring the urgency of international attention and action, according to AA.

Since the resumption of military hostilities on March 18, following a ceasefire agreement that lasted from January, the violence has intensified significantly. MSF reported numerous attacks on medical personnel, including a particularly horrific incident on March 30, where the bodies of 15 emergency responders, along with their ambulances, were discovered in a mass grave in Rafah, highlighting the growing casualties among those who are supposed to provide medical assistance. Claire Magone, general director of MSF France, emphasized the need for "international and independent investigations" to ensure accountability for these attacks on aid workers, according to Al Jazeera.

As a result of the ongoing military operations, humanitarian aid has been severely restricted. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that no aid will be permitted into Gaza, citing it as a strategic pressure tactic against Hamas. This has compounded the already dire situation, with shortages of medical supplies, clean water, fuel, and basic necessities becoming critical. With aid workers unable to evacuate safely, many healthcare facilities remain operational under precarious conditions, struggling to meet the overwhelming demand amidst the chaos, according to TRT Global.

The continued bombardment of healthcare facilities and personnel has not only caused immediate harm but has also created a climate of fear and desperation among health workers. Medics in Gaza have been reported to be improvising surgical procedures using minimal resources, illustrating the extreme pressures they face under military scrutiny and ongoing assaults. The psychological toll on these workers, alongside the moral distress from witnessing mass casualties, has been significant, further deteriorating the humanitarian response in the region, according to AA.