Doctors Without Borders Mourns 15th Staff Member Killed by Israeli Attack in Gaza

Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) has confirmed the death of yet another one of its staff members in Gaza, marking the 15th humanitarian worker killed since October 7. The organization identified the victim as Abed El Hameed, a dedicated physiotherapy manager who had been providing critical care to injured civilians amid relentless bombardments.

A Growing Toll on Humanitarian Workers

The MSF team expressed deep grief over the loss, describing Abed El Hameed as a compassionate health worker who tirelessly served the wounded and displaced. His death, according to MSF, reflects the increasing dangers faced by medical teams working in Gaza, where hospitals and clinics have repeatedly come under fire.

“Abed was not just a colleague — he was part of our family,” MSF said in a statement. “His commitment to helping others, even under the harshest conditions, was extraordinary.”

Since the conflict reignited in October 2023, 15 MSF staff members have been killed in Gaza, most of them while off duty or sheltering with their families. Despite numerous international appeals to protect medical personnel and civilians, attacks near hospitals and aid convoys have continued.

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The Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

The Gaza Health Ministry reports that more than 66,000 people have been killed and thousands more injured since the start of the conflict. Aid organizations, including UN agencies, the Red Crescent, and MSF, warn that Gaza’s healthcare system is on the brink of total collapse.

Many hospitals are running on limited power supplies and lack essential medicine, surgical tools, and clean water. According to Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, the destruction of medical infrastructure may constitute violations of international humanitarian law.

MSF’s repeated calls for the protection of medical staff and facilities have gone largely unanswered. “Hospitals must never be battlegrounds,” the organization emphasized. “Targeting healthcare workers undermines every basic principle of humanity.”

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International Reactions and Calls for Accountability

The death of Abed El Hameed has triggered outrage among human rights advocates and international observers. The World Health Organization (WHO), in a recent statement, condemned the attacks on healthcare workers and reiterated that humanitarian neutrality must be respected in all conflicts.

Several European diplomats and global organizations have called for independent investigations into the strikes that killed aid workers and civilians. However, despite global pressure, the situation on the ground remains dire.

MSF continues to demand safe humanitarian corridors and an immediate ceasefire, warning that the continued bombardment will only lead to further unnecessary deaths.

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The Unseen Heroes of Gaza

Behind every statistic lies a human story — people like Abed El Hameed, who risked everything to heal others. His work as a physiotherapy manager helped countless patients recover from war-related injuries, offering not just treatment but also hope.

MSF’s tribute to him was both heartbreaking and inspiring:

“Abed’s dedication represents the true spirit of humanitarian work — compassion in chaos, courage in fear, and resilience in the face of destruction.”

As Gaza’s civilians and humanitarian workers continue to face unimaginable conditions, voices across the world are calling for peace, accountability, and the protection of those who save lives.

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