Dr. Nick Maynard, after 15 years of mentoring young doctors in Gaza, has shifted his mission to emergency surgeries during an ongoing conflict. He describes a health system in dire condition, with shortages of supplies and malnourished children. Maynard reports that children, particularly young male teenagers, are frequently shot at food distribution points, amidst a rising number of casualties. Aid organizations note these encounters have become more common as starvation spreads. The Israeli military claims no intention to harm civilians, though these incidents are under scrutiny.
Dr. Nick Maynard describes a health system in collapse in Gaza, stating, 'Gunfire echoes just outside as he outlines what he says is a systematic effort by Israel to dismantle Gaza's civilian infrastructure.'
He notes that, 'They're particularly common in young male teenagers, usually sort of [ages] 11, 12, 13, 14, who are being shot at the food distribution points.'
Aid groups and health officials report that these deadly encounters have become common, especially since May, as starvation deepens across the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military denies intentionally targeting civilians but states, 'binding orders prohibit forces from intentionally firing at minors, and casualties at aid distribution sites are under examination.'
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