The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip issued a new appeal for help, warning of a catastrophic deterioration in the health and humanitarian situation resulting from the continued closure of crossings and the prevention of the entry of vital aid.

The ministry confirmed that this closure has exacerbated the situation to an unprecedented degree, particularly in hospitals, of which only 20 out of 38 are operating partially.

The ministry's director general noted in press statements that more than 100 children died while waiting for the crossings to reopen for treatment, while approximately 40,000 children were orphaned as a result of the aggression. He emphasized that "those we have lost as a result of the indirect consequences of the war are more numerous than those killed by the occupation's fire."

He added that nearly one million children are deprived of life-saving aid, while infants and pregnant women are suffering from a dire crisis due to lack of food and care.

He also confirmed that there are 3,000 trucks carrying humanitarian aid stuck, awaiting permission to enter the Gaza Strip.

The ministry accused the Israeli occupation of "exterminating the Palestinian race" and denying children and civilians access to water and food, noting that more than 360 health workers have been arrested by occupation forces since the start of the war.

The Gaza Health Ministry called on the international community and its institutions to fulfill their duty and save whatever can be saved from the catastrophic situation that threatens the lives of civilians, especially children.