Gaza doctor urges Albanese to address humanitarian crisis

An emergency doctor in Gaza, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, has reached out to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes. He described the situation at his hospital as "catastrophic." Recent attacks have killed over 400 people, with many more injured. Dr. Mustafa, a member of the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association, talked about the chaos at the hospital. He said patients were arriving with severe injuries, including children with missing limbs. The hospital quickly ran out of essential supplies, including morphine and sedatives. He emphasized the urgent need for medical assistance and called for an end to the bombings. He urged the Australian government to take action. "We need our government to step in and to help, or at least be a voice of reason in this carnage," he stated during the interview. Prime Minister Albanese has called for humanitarian support in Gaza. He repeated his government’s commitment to a ceasefire and a two-state solution. Meanwhile, Liberal senator Dave Sharma expressed the need for continued humanitarian aid but acknowledged the complexities of the situation with Hamas. Dr. Mustafa also spoke about the plight of orphaned children in the hospital. He highlighted the case of a young boy who lost his entire family and emphasized his efforts to locate several missing girls who had been separated from their parents. He expressed his deep concern for their safety amid the chaos.