Doomsday Clock Advances as Three Years of Gaza War Leave Dialysis Patients with Over 50 Percent Mortality
Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel that killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, the doomsday clock advances as Israelis marked the anniversary with mourning while Palestinians in Gaza recalled the ensuing war that has displaced nearly the entire population, devastated cities, and caused over half of dialysis patients to die.
Anniversary Observances in Israel and Gaza
Israelis gathered in silence at sites such as the Nova music festival and Kfar Aza kibbutz to mourn victims of the October 7 attacks. [3] A woman visits the site of the Nova music festival in southern Israel. [3] Israelis gathered in silence on Wednesday in a kibbutz near the Gaza border that was overrun by Hamas militants on Oct. 7 three years ago, mourning victims of attacks that set off Israel’s assault in Gaza and plunged the Middle East into war. [3] The attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, were the deadliest day in Israel’s history. [3] Militants led by Hamas killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, a cross-border incursion that traumatized Israelis who have demanded government accountability. [3] In the Gaza Strip, devastated by three years of Israeli bombardment, Palestinians sheltering among the ruins of destroyed cities recalled life before a war that displaced nearly the entire population and tore apart families. [3] In Gaza, Palestinians sheltering among ruins recalled life before the war that has torn apart families and displaced nearly the entire population. [3]
Humanitarian Toll on Gaza Health System and Doomsday Clock
Gaza health official discusses dialysis patient mortality exceeding 50 percent after three years of war. — Source: anadolu More than half of Gaza dialysis patients have died after three years of war, with over 174,000 wounded requiring nearly half a million complex surgeries according to Gaza health chief Munir al-Bursh. [2] More than half of Gaza dialysis patients die after 3 years of genocide, health chief states. [2] More than 174,000 wounded need nearly half a million complex surgeries, Munir al-Bursh tells Anadolu. [2] The health chief described the situation as more than half of dialysis patients dying after three years. [2] Gaza health chief Munir al-Bursh reported the figures on dialysis patient deaths, wounded individuals, and required surgeries after three years of war. [2]
Regional Business Leader's Assessment
Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris described the October 7 attacks as a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction" and warned of an "expansionist" Israeli government with "crazy" settlers. [1] Sawiris called the October 7 attacks a "horrible act of terrorism" that brought Palestinians "only destruction", while warning of an "expansionist" Israeli government. [1] "What did Palestine or the Palestinians gain from October 7? Nothing. Only destruction," he said. [1] He voiced fears of "a government in Israel that is expansionist", describing Israeli settlers as "crazy". [1] Sawiris said the economic fallout from the Iran war is already "happening", blamed Iran as a destabilising power along with Israel and the US, yet doubled his UAE investment with the message "You're not going to scare us." [1] Asked about the war involving Iran, Israel and the United States, Sawiris said a global economic meltdown is no longer a risk: "It's not about fear. It's happening." [1] Sawiris blamed Iran, which "has become a destabilising power", but also Israel and the US for "this war, which could have been avoided". [1] He has nonetheless doubled his investment in the United Arab Emirates, with a message for Tehran: "You're not going to scare us." [1]
Former Hostage Account of October 7
Israelis gather in silence at the Nova music festival site to mark three years since the Oct. 7 attacks. — Source: japantimes Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran spoke about her abduction by militants. [4] “The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” [4] Shoshan Haran described the events of October 7 in detail to France 24. [4] The former hostage account details how militants abducted her from her home. [4]
Broader Regional Context and Statements
Sawiris's telecom assets in Syria were seized under the Assad regime. [1] He recently met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and told FRANCE 24 he does not seek compensation. [1] Asked about meeting a former jihadist as a Christian from a Coptic Orthodox family, he said: "It shows you that even the extremes can meet." [1] The UN-reported impact snapshot as of late September 2026 covers the Gaza Strip. [5] oPt reported impact snapshot for the Gaza Strip at 15:00 on 30 September 2026. [5] Sawiris praised Syria's new president during the interview. [1]
UN Snapshot and Ongoing Regional Dynamics
The reliefweb snapshot details reported impact in the occupied Palestinian territory as of 30 September 2026. [5] Sawiris doubled his UAE investment despite the regional conflict. [1] He defended the decision with the message that regional actors are not going to scare investors away. [1] The interview covered his views three years after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel. [1] Palestinians gained nothing from the events of October 7 according to the Egyptian businessman. [1]
