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Israeli Forces Bombard Kamal Adwan Hospital Without Warning, Threatening 80 Patients and Detaining Injured During WHO Visit

Dec 21, 2024, 06:53 PM

Israeli forces have launched an intense and unprecedented bombardment on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, targeting the facility without warning. The attack, which involved the use of bombs, explosives, and tank fire, has been described as a direct assault on the hospital's intensive care and neonatal care units. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the hospital, reported that the Israeli army's actions have resulted in sniper fire penetrating the hospital walls and damaging remaining medical equipment. The Ministry of Health in Gaza condemned the attack, highlighting the global silence and inability to protect the healthcare system. Amidst the assault, the Israeli forces demanded the immediate evacuation of the hospital, which threatens the lives of 80 patients. Furthermore, the hospital was bombed during a visit by a World Health Organization delegation, and one of the injured was detained by the occupation forces. The hospital staff and patients have been under siege for over 70 days, exacerbating the dire situation.