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MSF Doctor Describes Gaza's Dire Conditions, Urges Ceasefire

12/11/2025

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Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, medical coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), describes extreme conditions in Gaza during the recent conflict, including surgeries performed on the floor without anesthesia.
Mughaiseeb says he worked in Gaza for over 700 days and left in September, underscoring prolonged strain on staff.
Mughaiseeb expresses hope for a genuine ceasefire and for humanitarian relief, and the interview on FRANCE 24 emphasized these urgent needs.

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Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, medical coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), describes extreme conditions in Gaza during the recent conflict, including surgeries performed on the floor without anesthesia.
Mughaiseeb says he worked in Gaza for over 700 days and left in September, underscoring prolonged strain on staff.
Mughaiseeb expresses hope for a genuine ceasefire and for humanitarian relief, and the interview on FRANCE 24 emphasized these urgent needs.