Hamas' Gaza health ministry under microscope as questions continue over number of deaths

JERUSALEM – After nearly eight months of war, Gaza’s health system is in tatters, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting on May 3 that nearly 70% of its hospitals are no longer functioning, while the United Nations and the International Rescue Committee saying even only 15 hospitals, out of some 36, are only partially operating, and 65% of the primary health care centers are out of action completely. 

Yet, despite the widespread destruction and chaos, Hamas-employed health and...