**UN Says Gaza Healthcare on Brink of Collapse**
The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that Israeli attacks on hospitals in the Gaza Strip have pushed the region’s healthcare system to the edge. The UN says this is a serious concern, and may even amount to war crimes.
According to the report, Israel’s military actions have caused major problems for hospitals in Gaza. Many women are giving birth without proper care, which increases the risk of death for both mothers and babies. Some newborns have died because their mothers were unable to get medical help after giving birth.
The UN says that injured people are also not getting the medical attention they need on time. This is causing many deaths that could have been prevented. The report also notes that over 500 medical staff had been killed by June, and there was an 80% reduction in hospital beds available.
**Israel Says It Is Taking Steps to Help**
The Israeli government says it has taken steps to help the situation. They claim they are allowing evacuation routes from hospitals, providing medical equipment, fuel, and other aid to keep hospitals running, and even setting up field hospitals.
However, the UN is not convinced by these claims. The organization is calling for an independent investigation into incidents documented in the report.