Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (27 May - 09 June 2026)

Between 27 May and 09 June 2026, a series of incidents affecting health care in the occupied Palestinian territory were reported, highlighting ongoing violence and obstruction. In Gaza, a doctor was killed in an airstrike, and operating rooms at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital ceased functioning due to a power outage. Additionally, Israeli forces arrested a medical student at the Kerem Abu Salem crossing and detained health workers while they were on duty. In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, pharmacies were forced to close due to a curfew, and ambulance crews faced obstruction while responding to emergencies, illustrating the challenges faced by health care providers in the region.

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