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In a deeply concerning move, Israel has barred six medical NGOs from entering Gaza, further crippling an already overwhelmed health-care system, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. Despite repeated requests for entry, no explanation has been provided by Israeli authorities. These medical groups, including Glia and the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA), have been vital in delivering critical care to the war-torn enclave for years. Gaza’s health-care system is now on the brink of collapse, with only 17 out of 36 hospitals still operational, and medical needs vastly exceeding the system's capacity. The WHO is urging for the urgent entry of international medical teams (EMTs) and humanitarian aid to address the escalating health crisis. Medical professionals fear this ban may be a deliberate move to limit international observers from witnessing potential war crimes in the conflict zone, as health-care workers have been on the frontlines of the crisis. Aid organizations hav