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News in English (USA) / 29.12.2024 / 22:00

Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Hospitals Targeted Amid Conflict

As the conflict intensifies, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out a series of raids and airstrikes on hospitals in northern Gaza, including the Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last major functioning facility in the region. The IDF claims to have killed numerous terrorists during these operations, but Palestinian officials report significant civilian casualties, including children. There are harrowing accounts of violence against patients and medical staff, including allegations of sexual assault by Israeli forces during hospital raids. Amid the chaos, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been detained, prompting outrage from health officials and humanitarian organizations. The World Health Organization has expressed being appalled by the attacks on healthcare facilities, as reports indicate that no infrastructure remains for basic living or medical care in northern Gaza. The situation remains dire, with calls for urgent international assistance to prevent further loss of life.
Al Jazeera English, Yahoo! Voices, The Times of Israel, Haaretz, Middle East Eye, The Jerusalem Post, The Guardian, New York Post , Reuters, World Health Organization