December 28th 2024.
According to the health ministry, Israeli troops have entered one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza. This has caused great distress for the staff and patients, who were forced to leave the hospital and endure the harsh winter weather without proper clothing. The health ministry also reported that the army has denied these claims, stating that they did not enter or set fire to the hospital. Instead, they accused Hamas of using the hospital as a cover for their activities.
The Kamal Adwan Hospital has been a target for Israeli troops for the past three months, as they have been carrying out an offensive against Hamas fighters in the surrounding neighborhoods. The staff at the hospital have reported multiple attacks on the facility. In fact, just the day before, a strike on the hospital resulted in the death of five medical staff members. This has caused great concern for the safety of the remaining staff and patients.
The Israeli military has stated that they were conducting operations against Hamas infrastructure and militants in the area. They claimed to have ordered people to leave the hospital, but denied entering the complex last night. They have repeated their claims that Hamas militants operate within the hospital, but have not provided any evidence to support this. However, hospital officials have denied these allegations.
The health ministry has reported that Israeli troops forced medical personnel and patients to gather in the hospital yard and remove their clothes. Some were taken to an unknown location, while others were transferred to a nearby hospital. This has caused further chaos and disruption for the patients and their families. The ministry also stated that the Israeli troops set fires in different parts of the hospital, including the lab and surgery department. This has put the lives of the remaining 25 patients and 60 health workers in danger.
Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesman, has denied these accusations and claimed that there was only a small fire in an empty building within the hospital. However, due to the heavy restrictions placed on Palestinians in Gaza and the barring of foreign journalists, it has been difficult to verify this information. The United Nations has expressed their concern for the safety of those in the hospital and has called for it to be protected according to international law.
The area where the hospital is located has been sealed off by Israeli forces, making it difficult for humanitarian aid to reach the people living there. The United Nations has reported that only four deliveries of aid were allowed to the area from December 1 to December 23. This has led to fears of famine among the thousands of Palestinians still living in the area. The Israeli rights group Physicians for Human Rights-Israel has petitioned the High Court of Justice to stop the military attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital, stating that abandoning the hospital would leave thousands of residents in danger.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has taken a toll on the health sector, with hospitals being targeted and destroyed. The Israeli military has launched attacks on hospitals in the past, claiming that they were being used as bases for Hamas. However, little evidence has been presented to support these claims. This has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Palestinians, including many women and children, and the displacement of even more.
The situation in Gaza has become dire, with over 90% of the population being driven from their homes and forced to live in tent camps. The cold winter weather has taken its toll, with at least three babies and an adult nurse dying from exposure. Families are struggling to stay warm with limited resources, and the lack of proper clothing and shelter has only added to their suffering. The ongoing conflict and blockade have made it difficult for aid to reach the people in Gaza, leaving them vulnerable and in great need of assistance.
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