Hamas led the deadly attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that ignited the war and Israel’s devastating bombardment of the enclave. Both sides agreed to a cease-fire in mid-January, and the new strikes came while negotiations to proceed to the second phase of the fragile truce had stalled.

Medics could not cope with the injured and dying, as a total blockade on supplies meant they lacked basic necessities, including diesel for generators and essential surgical items like gloves, swabs,