disaster
Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (10 - 23 June 2026)
By Insecurity Insight at ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
. Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows that between 07 October 2023 and 09 June 2026, at least 3,327 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care took place across the occupied Palestinian territory. 95% of all incidents were attributed to Israeli forces. Gaza: 2,328 a
Key takeaway West Bank and East Jerusalem: 938 attacks on health care were recorded during which health facilities were damaged 30 times, 12 health workers were killed and 188 arrested.
Why this matters
The surge in attacks on health care in the occupied Palestinian territory, with 95% attributed to Israeli forces, has severe implications for the already fragile healthcare system. The significant increase in attacks by Israeli settlers, which more than doubled in 2025 and accounted for 22% of all reported attacks between January and June 2026, raises concerns about the escalating violence and its impact on patient access to medicine. The targeting of ambulances and first responders by Israeli settlers, often under the protection of the IDF, further exacerbates the crisis. As the data continues to be updated, it is crucial to monitor the situation and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. The international community must prioritize the protection of healthcare facilities and workers, ensuring that patients receive uninterrupted care amidst the ongoing conflict. The ECFA-accredited nonprofits and relief organizations tracking these incidents play a vital role in documenting and responding to the humanitarian crisis.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows that between 07 October 2023 and 09 June 2026, at least 3,327 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care took place across the occupied Palestinian territory. 95% of all incidents were attributed to Israeli forces. Gaza: 2,328 a
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