Last Hospital in Northern Gaza Out of Service Following Raid
December 28, 2024
Gaza, Palestine – The last remaining functional hospital in northern Gaza, the al-Shifa Hospital, was rendered inoperable on Wednesday following an Israeli raid that caused extensive damage to the facility.
According to local authorities, the raid occurred at around 3:00 AM local time. Israeli forces fired several missiles into the hospital complex, causing a series of explosions that shattered windows, collapsed walls, and damaged medical equipment.
Rescue workers and medical personnel were quick to respond to the scene, but they were met with heavy gunfire from Israeli troops, forcing them to retreat. The hospital was subsequently evacuated, and all patients were transferred to other facilities in the Gaza Strip.
The al-Shifa Hospital is the only major medical facility serving the northern Gaza Strip, with a population of over 300,000 people. The loss of this hospital has created a dire medical emergency in the region.
“This is a disaster for our people,” said Dr. Mohammed al-Najjar, the director of the hospital. “With the al-Shifa Hospital out of service, there is now no way for us to treat the critically injured or those suffering from chronic illnesses.”
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that the raid was carried out in response to rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel. However, witnesses and hospital staff have disputed this claim, stating that there was no rocket fire in the area at the time of the attack.
The attack on the al-Shifa Hospital has been widely condemned by human rights groups and international organizations. The United Nations has called for an immediate investigation into the incident, and the European Union has expressed grave concern over the escalation of violence in Gaza.
The Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of carrying out a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure in order to punish the people of Gaza. Israeli officials have denied these accusations, claiming that the hospital was hit accidentally during a military operation.
The loss of the al-Shifa Hospital is a major blow to the health and well-being of the people of northern Gaza. The hospital provided a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatment for chronic diseases. With the hospital out of service, these services are now unavailable, leaving thousands of people in desperate need of medical care.
Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid
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