ICRC surgeon in Gaza describes ‘destroyed lives, shattered bodies’ in hospitals

Tom Potokar, the chief surgeon for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza, described the situation in Gaza as a “tragedy” in a video posted by the organisation on Friday.

“I’m so tired today and losing my voice as well, the team has been working non-stop for over 12 hours a day for three weeks now without a single break.

“There are so many destroyed lives, shattered bodies, burned bodies, particularly in children, it's such a tragedy,” he added.

He also said it was “frustrating” not having the right tools and equipment to be able to carry out their job properly and help civilians.

Dr. Tom Potokar, our chief surgeon in the European Hospital in #Gaza shares the situation of the healthcare workers and of those civilians affected.

"Is seeing so many destroyed lives, so many shattered bodies, burned bodies, particularly in children... this is such a tragedy". pic.twitter.com/ScQqJvJ3VX
— ICRC (@ICRC) November 17, 2023