The last functioning hospital in North Gaza, al-Awda, has been evacuated following an Israeli military order. Hospital director Dr. Mohammed Salha stated that Israeli forces threatened to attack if the hospital wasn't evacuated, citing safety concerns for patients and staff after two weeks of siege and repeated attacks on the facility. Patients were moved to al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, but essential medical equipment could not be relocated due to destroyed roads. The evacuation leaves North Gaza without any operational hospitals, a critical blow to the region's healthcare system amid ongoing conflict and a humanitarian crisis.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.