Brutal heatwave deepens crisis of over 1.7 million displaced Gazans: Video

Heatwave sweeping across the Gaza Strip is worsening an already dire humanitarian emergency, intensifying the struggles of more than 1.7 million displaced Palestinians.

Amid extreme temperatures, critical shortages of water, food, and medical care are pushing public health systems to the brink.

Sanitation systems are collapsing, clean water is increasingly scarce, and overcrowded shelters offer little protection from the oppressive heat. Medical workers report that the soaring temperatures are aggravating the conditions of vulnerable patients, many of whom are packed into makeshift tent camps with minimal access to treatment or cooling.

The crisis is especially critical for thousands of injured individuals, including burn victims and those in need of continuous care, who now face increased risks due to inadequate medical infrastructure and relentless heat.

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