Last Hospital in Northern Gaza Out of Service Following Raid
December 28, 2024
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The last remaining hospital in northern Gaza has been put out of service following a raid by Israeli forces, leaving thousands of Palestinians without access to medical care.
The raid, which took place on Tuesday, December 27, targeted the al-Shifa Hospital in the town of Jabalia. Israeli forces reportedly fired missiles at the hospital, causing extensive damage to the building and its equipment.
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in the attack, according to Palestinian medical officials. The dead included three patients and two medical staff.
The hospital had been providing medical care to over 700,000 people in northern Gaza. It was the only hospital in the area that was still functioning after a series of Israeli airstrikes in recent weeks.
The attack on al-Shifa Hospital has been condemned by the United Nations, the European Union, and human rights groups. The UN has called for an independent investigation into the incident.
“This attack is a serious violation of international humanitarian law,” said UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric. “Hospitals are protected objects under international law and must not be targeted.”
The Israeli government has defended the raid, claiming that it was necessary to target a “terrorist infrastructure” that was being used to launch attacks on Israel.
However, there is no evidence to support this claim. The hospital has been providing medical care to civilians for decades and has not been involved in any military activities.
The attack on al-Shifa Hospital is the latest in a series of human rights violations committed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. In recent weeks, Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens of Palestinian civilians, including women and children.
The Gaza Strip is a densely populated area with over 2 million people living in a small area. The Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has been in place since 2007, has created a humanitarian crisis in the territory.
The lack of access to medical care is a major concern for Palestinians in Gaza. The attack on al-Shifa Hospital has made the situation even worse and has left thousands of people without access to essential medical care.
Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid
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