He returned from a two-week stint to help overstretched Palestinian hospital surgeons, having previously visited in January.

The hospitals were dealing with a constant influx of dying and dead bodies, making it an intolerable situation for any human.

A 54-year-old surgeon, who is an Arabic speaker with Palestinian parents, described the situation in Gaza hospitals as extremely burdensome.

Many injured or those needing medical attention avoided seeking help due to the risk of wound infections and poor conditions, making it a "death sentence." The surgeon felt guilt for leaving Gaza to return to his British medical work but planned to return.

He expressed hope that his next visit would be during a ceasefire, as the unfolding conflict was unbearable, and the experience became even more unbearable upon reflection after leaving.

A Palestinian man named Dawas described the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza to European Union officials in Brussels.

The violence began on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in over 1,170 deaths, mostly civilians, according to Israeli figures.

In response, Israel launched a bombardment and ground assault, resulting in over 36,050 deaths, mostly civilians, in Gaza, as reported by the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

Dawas expressed wonder at how people can endure such prolonged violence.