Last Hospital in Northern Gaza Out of Service Following Raid
December 28, 2024
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The only remaining hospital in northern Gaza has been knocked out of service following an Israeli airstrike, leaving thousands of people without access to critical medical care.
The attack occurred late last night, targeting the Al-Shifa Hospital in Jabalia refugee camp. The hospital was the last functioning medical facility in the area after two other hospitals were destroyed in previous airstrikes.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the airstrike caused extensive damage to the hospital, including the destruction of the operating rooms, intensive care unit, and maternity ward. At least 10 people, including four medical staff, were killed in the attack.
The Israeli military claimed that the airstrike was targeting a Hamas military facility that was located near the hospital. However, witnesses and hospital staff say that no such facility existed in the area.
The destruction of the Al-Shifa Hospital has left thousands of people in northern Gaza without access to essential medical care, including surgery, intensive care, and maternity services. The nearest hospital is now located in Gaza City, a distance of over 20 kilometers.
“This is a catastrophic situation for the people of northern Gaza,” said Dr. Mohammed Abu Shahala, a surgeon who worked at the Al-Shifa Hospital. “We are now unable to provide even the most basic medical care to our patients.”
The Palestinian Ministry of Health has called on the international community to intervene and put pressure on Israel to stop its attacks on medical facilities.
“The Israeli military is intentionally targeting hospitals and other civilian infrastructure in Gaza,” said Dr. Ashraf al-Qedra, a spokesman for the ministry. “This is a war crime and must be stopped.”
The United Nations has condemned the attack on the Al-Shifa Hospital, calling it “a violation of international humanitarian law.” The UN has also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The destruction of the Al-Shifa Hospital is the latest in a series of attacks on medical facilities in Gaza. During the 2014 Gaza war, Israel bombed dozens of hospitals and clinics, killing dozens of medical staff and patients.
The attacks on medical facilities are part of a wider Israeli strategy to dehumanize the people of Gaza and make their lives as miserable as possible. Israel’s goal is to break the will of the Palestinian people and force them to accept its illegal occupation.
The people of Gaza have shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity, but they cannot continue to endure the relentless attacks on their homes, hospitals, and schools. The international community must act now to stop Israel’s aggression and protect the Palestinian people.
Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid
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