The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said, “The Israeli forces killed 364 health personnel and arrested 269 others, led by hospital directors in Khan Yunis and northern Gaza.”

The Ministry confirmed in a statement on Monday that the Israeli forces destroyed 155 health institutions and put 32 hospitals and 53 health centers out of service, while targeting 126 ambulances to put them out of service.

The Ministry added: “Israel deliberately caused an unspeakable humanitarian and health catastrophe that contributed to the spread of epidemics and infectious diseases,” noting that about one million cases of infectious diseases had been monitored without the necessary medical capabilities available for them.

The Ministry warned of famine as a result of the scarcity of drinking water and the lack of food that the residents of northern Gaza are struggling with, noting that dozens of children, women and the elderly have been killed so far.

The Ministry called on the United Nations to activate international humanitarian law to protect civilians, institutions and health teams.