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Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (08 - 21 July 2026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Insecurity Insight , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The number of incidents has varied over the years, with 625 reported in 2025, compared to higher numbers in previous years.
Incidents of violence against health care have been reported in the occupied Palestinian territory. The number of incidents has varied over the years, with 625 reported in 2025, compared to higher numbers in previous years. Despite ceasefires, incidents continued to occur in Gaza throughout 2025, often in conjunction with military movements.
Health workers were among those affected, with some killed or injured during this time. Further details on these incidents are available from the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition, which collected data on the attacks.
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Category: disaster Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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