Israeli military strikes killed two people in Gaza on Wednesday. The operations also destroyed multiple medicine storage warehouses in the central part of the strip.
The facilities held essential pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, including antibiotics, pain relievers and chronic disease medications. Local health authorities estimated the destroyed supplies would have provided three months of essential care across several districts.
Dr. Omar Khalil, director of a primary care clinic in Khan Younis, said the loss affects thousands of residents who depend on ongoing treatment for chronic diseases, injuries and emergency care. Hospitals in the immediate vicinity now face severe shortages, further straining medical infrastructure already overwhelmed by patient overflow and limited resources.
The strikes came during escalating military activity across Gaza, particularly in southern areas. Humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, have repeatedly warned about deteriorating conditions. Supplies of food, water and fuel remain severely limited for more than two million residents, with public health officials reporting rising cases of infectious diseases.
An Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson confirmed military operations in Gaza, saying targets were identified as militant infrastructure. The spokesperson did not comment on the specific incident involving the medical warehouses or the civilian fatalities. Local authorities in Gaza condemned the strikes as a direct attack on civilian infrastructure and called for an international investigation into the targeting of medical supplies.
Deliveries of humanitarian assistance into Gaza have faced logistical challenges and restrictions at border crossings. The destruction of existing storage capacity complicates future distribution of vital supplies, even if new aid shipments arrive.
The World Health Organization previously reported that 80 percent of Gaza's health facilities are either damaged or non-functional. The destruction of the warehouses further limits the ability to provide basic medical services.
