WHO Concerned Following Raid on North Gaza Hospital
October 25, 2024
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed grave concern following a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, when Israeli forces entered the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City and detained several medical staff members.
According to the WHO, the raid has disrupted essential medical services at the hospital, which is one of the largest and most important healthcare facilities in Gaza. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, and specialist consultations.
“This raid is a serious violation of international law,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Hospitals are protected objects under international humanitarian law and should not be targeted under any circumstances.”
The WHO said that the raid had caused widespread fear and distress among the medical staff and patients at the hospital. Many patients have been evacuated to other facilities, but some are too sick to be moved.
“The WHO is calling on all parties to respect the neutrality of healthcare facilities and to ensure that medical staff can carry out their work safely and without fear of reprisal,” said Dr. Ghebreyesus.
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. The blockade has severely restricted the movement of people and goods into and out of Gaza, and has had a devastating impact on the health and well-being of the population.
The WHO has repeatedly called for the blockade to be lifted, and for unrestricted access to essential medical supplies and services to be granted.
“The continued blockade of Gaza is a major obstacle to the delivery of healthcare services,” said Dr. Ghebreyesus. “The WHO urges all parties to work together to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the conflict in Gaza.”
WHO concerned following raid on North Gaza hospital
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