The founder of the "Voices of Gaza Doctors" congregation, Dr. Omar Abdul Mannan, confirmed that the occupation forces are arresting doctors in the Gaza Strip in large numbers.

He added in a televised talk: "It is extremely frustrating for me as a doctor to see my colleagues detained by the Israeli forces collectively and arbitrarily."

Abdul Mannan stressed the critical medical condition of civilians, noting that many arrive at hospitals suffering from dehydration and malnutrition, essentially in a state of famine.

He confirmed that the dire situation suffering in the Gaza Strip from the shortage of food and medicine will lead to the spread of diseases, including cholera and diarrhea.

He also demanded that the occupation entity allow more aid to enter Gaza and take responsibility for the safety of civilians.

The Ministry of Interior in Gaza announced yesterday, Sunday, that the death toll from the Israeli bombing on the strip has risen to 17,997 killed and more than 51,000 injured.

The war on the Gaza Strip entered its 66th day as Israeli forces continue bombing cities and governorates in the north and south of the strip, amid fierce clashes and international fears of worsening the humanitarian disaster.