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Gaza Crisis: Red Cross Faces Dire Shortages, Hospitals Overwhelmed

9/26/2025

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Red Cross staff in Gaza face shortages; doctors skip meals to treat wounded, per International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) CEO Jagan Chapagain.
Al-Shifa Hospital runs over 300% capacity; departments closed due to damage, straining patient care.
United Nations (UN) reports describe a collapsing lifeline; university graduate Roba describes struggles for food, safety, education, and housing.

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Red Cross staff in Gaza face shortages; doctors skip meals to treat wounded, per International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) CEO Jagan Chapagain.
Al-Shifa Hospital runs over 300% capacity; departments closed due to damage, straining patient care.
United Nations (UN) reports describe a collapsing lifeline; university graduate Roba describes struggles for food, safety, education, and housing.