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Israeli Forces Storm Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, Forcing Evacuation of Over 350 Patients and Staff; Hospital Set on Fire

Dec 27, 2024, 03:18 PM

Israeli forces have stormed the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, one of the last operational medical facilities in the region, forcing the evacuation of patients and medical staff. Reports indicate that the Israeli military conducted the operation based on intelligence suggesting the presence of Hamas operatives in the area. During the raid, Israeli troops reportedly ordered dozens of patients, including those unable to walk, to leave the hospital at gunpoint, and set parts of the facility on fire. The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed that over 350 individuals were evacuated, and significant damage was caused to the hospital's infrastructure, including the destruction of electrical generators. Local reports also state that several medical staff members were arrested during the operation. The situation at the hospital has raised serious concerns regarding the humanitarian impact on patients and the availability of medical care in northern Gaza.