Israeli tanks continue to advance amid a systematic destruction of Gaza City from land, air and sea, but for doctors at the major urban centre’s al-Shifa Hospital , leaving patients is not an option.

The hospital was once the largest medical complex in the Gaza Strip, but most of it now lies in ruins after several rounds of intense Israeli ground and air sieges since the start of the war in October 2023. It is still viewed by Palestinians as a symbol of strength and resilience .

What remains of the building of a former clinic is now turned into an emergency ward that is forced to treat an overwhelming number of Palestinians wounded by Israel. Part of the bombed surgery department has been transformed into intensive care for bedridden patients.

Many displaced Palestinians are also su

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