3/21/24 Kyle Anzalone on the Deliberate Shortage of Medical Supplies in Gaza
Mar 23, 2024
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Kyle Anzalone and Scott Horton discuss the deliberate shortage of medical supplies in Gaza, leading to a humanitarian crisis. They highlight the impacts on healthcare, aid workers targeted by Israeli forces, and the challenges in delivering essential supplies to Gaza amid obstacles and high casualty numbers.
Israeli restrictions hinder critical medical supplies in Gaza, including essential antibiotics and sedatives.
Obstruction of aid and targeting of aid workers by Israel worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Deep dives
Doctors Depict Appalling Conditions in Gaza
Physicians who have extensive experience in Gaza described horrifying conditions, citing instances of extreme suffering and lack of basic medical supplies like morphine and anesthesia. Israeli restrictions on aid have led to critical shortages, with even essentials like antibiotics and sedatives deemed 'dual use', hindering crucial medical care for severe injuries.
Israel's Obstruction of Aid and Targeting of Aid Workers
Israel's obstruction of aid delivery to Gaza and deliberate targeting of aid workers have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. Aid trucks have been blocked, aid workers killed, and medical facilities repeatedly attacked. The systematic denial of essential supplies and the targeting of those providing assistance have contributed to the dire situation in Gaza.
Staggering Human Costs of the Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in staggering casualties, with official reports citing thousands killed and tens of thousands wounded. The numbers likely represent an undercount, as the extent of devastation and loss is still unfolding. The impact includes lifelong disabilities, amputations, and severe burns, highlighting the immense human toll of the conflict.
Kyle Anzalone was back on Antiwar Radio this week to discuss the war in Gaza. This week, he and Scott focus on the humanitarian crisis — specifically the shortage of medical supplies. They discuss what’s causing it and what its effects are.
“Israeli forces target aid workers in string of killings amid imminent famine” (Middle East Eye)
Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com and co-host of Conflicts of Interest with Will Porter and Connor Freeman. Follow him on Twitter @KyleAnzalone_