Gaza runs out of cancer medicines, as Israeli strikes continue

What the report says

Officials at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said cancer medicines have completely run out across the enclave, while Israeli strikes continue to affect medical facilities. According to the article, the shortage was reported after a strike damaged parts of the hospital in Deir el-Balah, including water tanks, laboratory equipment and storage areas.

The report centers on the impact on patients who depend on cancer treatment and on hospitals already under severe strain. It indicates that the depletion is not limited to one site but is being described as a broader shortage across Gaza, raising concern about the ability of the local health system to provide even basic oncology care.

Al Jazeera published the item on 29 August 2026. The article does not provide a full inventory of medicines, casualty figures or a broader breakdown of damage, but it underscores how repeated attacks can disrupt hospital operations, weaken supply chains and reduce access to specialized treatment in a conflict zone.

More broadly, hospitals in Gaza have faced ongoing disruptions during the war, with medical workers often reporting shortages of fuel, equipment and essential drugs. In this context, the reported loss of cancer medicines adds another layer of pressure on an already fragile health system.