The situation in the Gaza Strip: The number of active Covid-19 cases in Gaza decreased this past week but is still high (8,717, down from 10,647 a week ago). There are 340 patients in ICUs, 188 in serious or critical condition. The central laboratory resumed operations after receiving the necessary testing materials. However, the number of daily tests is low because the laboratory is using the materials sparingly. Reportedly, the small number of tests was one of the reasons behind the decline in the number of cases publicly reported by the Hamas administration, but the actual number is greater. There is still a shortage of medical equipment, including beds for Covid-19 patients. Senior figures in the health system said