The World Health Organization warned on Friday that scorching heat in the Gaza Strip could exacerbate health problems for Palestinians displaced by Israeli bombardment.

The World Food Programme has also warned that a massive public health crisis is looming in Gaza due to the lack of clean water, food and medical supplies.

WHO's representative for Gaza and the West Bank, Richard Peeperkorn, said that the massive displacement in the region and the heat waves could lead to a rise in diseases.

He added that the contamination of water and food spoilage due to high temperature will cause additional problems.

Extreme heat has killed hundreds worldwide as the northern hemisphere summer begins.

The WHO has been unable to carry out medical evacuations from Gaza since the closure of the Rafah crossing in early May.

Peeperkorn said an estimated 10,000 patients still required medical evacuation from Gaza, half of whom are suffering from ailments related to the war.

Israel's air and ground offensive has killed more than 37,400 people in the West Bank since October 2023.