Doctors Trapped in Gaza: Performing Surgeries Without Anesthetics Amidst Shortages and Alleged Attacks

Rafah, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Doctors are performing surgeries and other medical procedures without adequate supplies or painkillers.
Israeli troops have allegedly attacked hospitals, blockaded them, and killed doctors and civilians there; Israel denies these claims.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. diplomats are working on an evacuation plan for the stranded doctors.
Up to 20 American doctors and medical workers are trapped in Gaza due to the closure of Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
Doctors Trapped in Gaza: Performing Surgeries Without Anesthetics Amidst Shortages and Alleged Attacks

Upward of 20 American doctors and medical workers are currently trapped in Gaza due to the closure of the Rafah border crossing into Egypt. The Israeli military's seizure of the crossing has resulted in a severe shortage of fuel, food, and water for both the general population and those on medical missions. This dire situation was further compounded by recent violence, as Israeli troops reportedly fired on a United Nations vehicle near Khan Younis on May 13, killing an Indian national who was an employee of the organization.

Doctors from various sources report that they are performing surgeries and other medical procedures without adequate supplies or painkillers due to the shortages caused by the closure. The situation is particularly challenging for those in Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians are trapped and have been enduring a siege for seven months.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. diplomats are reportedly working on an evacuation plan with Mossab Nasser, CEO of FAJR Scientific, whose nonprofit is also involved in the medical mission. Among those stranded are Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon from New Jersey who previously saved Sen. Tammy Duckworth's life.

The closure of Rafah crossing has also impacted patients seeking treatment abroad and made delivering aid more difficult. Israeli troops have allegedly attacked hospitals and killed doctors and civilians there, which Israel denies.

Doctors in Gaza are performing surgeries without anesthetics or painkillers due to the shortage of supplies caused by the closure of Rafah crossing. The dire state of medical care underscores the difficult conditions faced by Palestinians trapped in Rafah, who have spent seven months enduring Israel's siege while medical missions arrived only recently.

The Kuwaiti Speciality Hospital in Rafah is struggling to cope with a potential influx of casualties due to an Israeli invasion. Gaza's medical system has virtually collapsed under Israeli bombardment, leading to mass casualties being feared if there is a full-scale assault against Hamas.

The closure of the Rafah crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt has stranded patients seeking treatment abroad and made delivering aid, including medical supplies, more difficult. Doctors in Gaza are performing surgeries without anesthetics or painkillers due to the shortage of supplies caused by the closure.

Israeli troops have allegedly attacked hospitals, blockaded them, and killed doctors and other civilians there; Israel denies these claims.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • The allegations of Israeli attacks on hospitals require further investigation.
  • The exact number of stranded medical workers is uncertain.

Sources

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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American doctors uncertain how they will leave Gaza: A day in their life

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Friday, 17 May 2024 19:52
  • Unique Points
    • U.S. citizens, including a group of medics from the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA), are uncertain how to leave Gaza due to the Israeli military taking over Rafah Crossing on May 7.
    • Johnston and her colleagues were meant to leave on Monday but had to stay due to the dangerous route out.
    • Doctors have seen an increase in tension among patients and staff due to the conflict.
    • Dr. Hamawy, a colleague of Johnston, has served in Iraq and is distressed by what he has seen in Gaza.
  • Accuracy
    • The Kuwaiti Speciality Hospital in Rafah is struggling to cope with a potential influx of casualties due to an Israeli invasion.
    • Doctors and medical professionals are already working under extreme conditions, with limited medicine and equipment.
    • Israel seized control of and closed the Rafah crossing on May 7, which is relied upon by aid organizations.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to emotion and inflammatory rhetoric, but no formal logical fallacies were identified. The author provides detailed descriptions of the situation in Gaza and the challenges faced by American doctors working there. The article also includes direct quotes from Monica Johnston expressing her concerns and emotions regarding the situation.
    • ][Monica Johnston] I want to continue to provide help because I don't want these people abandoned. I want the world to know that there are so many innocent people being affected.[/
    • ][Monica Johnston] They need to come in, and they need to have their supplies as well. We're running out of medications, life sustaining medications that keep the heart running, the blood pumping. Pain medications we have to ration that and that in my position is extremely hard.[/
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Medics in Rafah brace for casualties if Israel invades

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Reuters Videos Friday, 17 May 2024 19:54
  • Unique Points
    • The Kuwaiti Speciality Hospital in Rafah is struggling to cope with a potential influx of casualties due to an Israeli invasion.
    • Gaza’s medical system has virtually collapsed under Israeli bombardment, leading to mass casualties being feared if there is a full-scale Israeli assault against Hamas.
    • Doctors in Gaza are performing surgeries, including amputations, without anesthetics or painkillers due to the shortage of supplies and dangerous conditions.
    • The closure of the Rafah crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt has stranded patients seeking treatment abroad and made delivering aid, including medical supplies, more difficult.
    • Israeli troops have allegedly attacked hospitals, blockaded them, and killed doctors and other civilians there; Israel denies these claims.
  • Accuracy
    • Doctors are performing surgeries, including amputations, without anesthetics or painkillers due to the shortage of supplies and dangerous conditions.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Rafah border closure strands American doctors in Gaza hospital

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Daniel Wu Tuesday, 14 May 2024 03:45
  • Unique Points
    • A team of international doctors, including around 20 Americans, are trapped in a hospital near Rafah due to intensifying conflict in southern Gaza.
    • Israel seized control of and closed the Rafah crossing on May 7.
    • Doctors are uncertain when they can leave or if they can safely reach the border with Egypt.
  • Accuracy
    • , The medical personnel were due to leave Gaza on Monday after a two-week rotation at the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
    • , Doctors are uncertain when they can leave or if they can safely reach the border with Egypt.
    • , Israel seized control of and closed the Rafah crossing on May 7, which is relied upon by aid organizations.
    • , A U.N. staff member was killed when their vehicle, marked with a United Nations flag, was attacked on Monday morning.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author presents accurate information without any clear logical fallacies. However, there is an appeal to authority when mentioning that the medical workers were due to leave Gaza on Monday after a two-week rotation in the European Hospital in Khan Younis. This implies that their departure was scheduled and expected, but it doesn't necessarily mean it was guaranteed or safe.
    • The medical workers were due to leave Gaza on Monday after a two-week rotation...
    • Israel on May 7 seized control of and closed the Rafah crossing, which was relied upon by aid organizations.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

American Medical Missions Trapped in Gaza, Facing Death by Dehydration as Population Clings to Life

The Intercept Ryan Grim, Monday, 13 May 2024 17:54
  • Unique Points
    • Upward of 20 American doctors and medical workers are trapped in Gaza due to Israel's closure of the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
    • Israel has blocked fuel, food, and water from entering Rafah for over a week, leading to severe dehydration among the population and medical missions.
    • On Monday, the Israeli military fired on a United Nations vehicle in Khan Younis, killing a U.N. employee who was an Indian national and injuring another.
    • Mossab Nasser, CEO of FAJR Scientific, confirmed that his nonprofit is working with the World Health Organization and U.S. diplomats on an evacuation plan.
    • Among the stranded doctors is Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and Army veteran from New Jersey who was previously credited with saving Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s life.
    • The dire state of the medical mission underscores how difficult the conditions are for average Palestinians, who have spent seven months enduring the Israeli siege while the medical mission arrived only recently.
    • More than 1 million Palestinians are trapped in Rafah, at the southernmost end of the Gaza Strip.
    • Israeli troops entered Rafah last week and took over the crossing into Egypt.
    • The FAJR mission was told to leave its safe house because it was no longer considered safe.
  • Accuracy
    • The State Department is working on rescue efforts with the United Nations and the Israel Defense Forces to evacuate the stranded doctors.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication