Israeli doctors say no hospital in Gaza is currently able to function at full capacity, according to Il Sole 24 ORE. The assessment was reported on Thursday, October 8, 2026, alongside separate claims about U.S. military planning toward Iran.
According to Axios, as cited by ANSA and la Repubblica, an order has been issued to U.S. armed forces for a possible resumption of attacks on Iran. La Repubblica also reported that the British consulate in East Jerusalem has closed.
On the Italian side, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said 500 Italian military personnel are stationed in Arabia, according to Sky TG24. Crosetto described the deployment as not constituting a new mission.
The reports arrive as regional tensions remain elevated, with the condition of Gaza's medical infrastructure and the prospect of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran emerging as the central developments of the day. The material available does not specify which hospitals were assessed or what criteria the Israeli doctors used.
What to watch next: whether Washington confirms or denies the reported order to its forces, and whether additional assessments of Gaza's hospital capacity follow.
