Since the December 2008-January 2009 war Israel imposed against Gaza, several convoys have successfully managed to break the Israeli blockade.
Source: Press TV Photo: Nine Turkish activists were assassinated on May 31, 2010, after Israeli forces opened fire on the Mavi Marmara aid ship sailing for the Gaza Strip.
The hospital suffers from a shortage of staff with many not receiving salaries, as well as a severe shortage of medical supplies.