Hospital in Gaza supported by ActionAid warns it will close in 24 hours as fuel runs out

A woman carries a white flag to prevent being shot, as Palestinians flee Gaza City. Picture: AP Photo/Mohammed Dahman

A hospital in Gaza that has mostly women and children as patients may have to completely shut down operations by Wednesday night as fuel supplies run out.

Al-Awda Hospital, which is being supported by ActionAid, is the only one in the northern area of the Gaza Strip that is providing maternity services.