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Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (24 June - 07 July 2026)
By Insecurity Insight at ReliefWeb
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
. Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows that between 07 October 2023 and 23 June 2026, at least 3,354 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: 2,339 a
Key takeaway West Bank and East Jerusalem: 947 attacks on health care were recorded during which health facilities were damaged 30 times, 12 health workers were killed and 190 arrested.
Why this matters
The occupied Palestinian territory's healthcare system faces significant challenges due to frequent attacks and obstructions. With 95% of incidents attributed to Israeli forces, the data suggests a disproportionate impact on the ability of healthcare providers to operate effectively. The sheer number of incidents, totaling 3,354 between October 2023 and June 2026, highlights the dire need for increased protection of healthcare facilities and workers. The Gaza region has borne the brunt of these attacks, with 448 instances of health facility damage and 770 health worker deaths. In contrast, the West Bank and East Jerusalem have seen relatively fewer incidents of facility damage, but still significant obstruction of patient access to medicine. As humanitarian organizations and faith-based groups consider their response to this crisis, they must prioritize support for healthcare infrastructure and advocacy for the protection of medical personnel and patients.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows that between 07 October 2023 and 23 June 2026, at least 3,354 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: 2,339 a
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