What Next | Daily News and Analysis A Surgeon in Gaza’s “End Game”
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Sep 24, 2025 Dr. Mohammed 'Adeel' Khaleel, a skilled spinal surgeon from Texas, shares his harrowing experiences volunteering in Gaza. He discusses the worsening conditions in hospitals overwhelmed by war casualties, including countless children with severe injuries. Dr. Khaleel details the chaos of delivering medical supplies, living in hospitals, and the emotional toll of leaving behind patients and colleagues. He highlights the stark realities of malnutrition affecting recovery and reflects on the grim prospects for the future of healthcare in Gaza.
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Delayed Entry And Staying At The Hospital
- Mohammed 'Adeel' Khaleel and his team entered Gaza via Egypt with dozens of suitcases of donated medical supplies and waited days for Israeli approval to cross.
- They ultimately stayed at the hospital because internal movement required unpredictable green lights from COGAT, making the safe house impractical.
Hospital Campus Overrun With Displaced Families
- The hospital campus hosted roughly 35,000 displaced people living in improvised tents and sheets hung across corridors and stairwells.
- Staff improvised living spaces and simple comforts like barbers and kids playing amid overwhelmed infrastructure and failing sewage systems.
Patterns Suggest Targeted Shots On Children
- Khaleel observed a disturbing pattern of targeted gunshot wounds among children, not random stray bullets.
- X-rays showed bullets in heads, necks, and chests, suggesting deliberate targeting rather than accidental hits.