WHO Concerned Following Raid on North Gaza Hospital October 25, 2024
Gaza City, Palestine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern following a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces.
According to the WHO, Israeli forces stormed the Al-Awda Hospital in Beit Hanoun on October 24, 2024, and detained several staff members and patients. The hospital was providing medical care to civilians injured in recent clashes.
“The raid on Al-Awda Hospital is a serious violation of international law and a grave attack on the health system in Gaza,” said Dr. Gerald Rockenschaub, WHO Representative in the occupied Palestinian territory. “Health facilities and personnel must be protected and allowed to function without hindrance.”
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the raid. However, it has previously accused Hamas, the governing authority in Gaza, of using hospitals as shelters for militants.
The raid on Al-Awda Hospital has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights groups. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) called the raid “a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.”
“The targeting of medical facilities is a war crime,” said OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. “Israel must immediately cease these attacks and respect its obligations under international law.”
The WHO has called for an immediate investigation into the raid on Al-Awda Hospital. The organization said it is “deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the staff and patients who were detained.”
The raid on Al-Awda Hospital comes amid rising tensions in Gaza. In recent weeks, there have been several clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters. The Israeli military has also carried out airstrikes on targets in Gaza.
The WHO has called on all parties to de-escalate the situation and respect the rights of civilians. The organization said it is committed to providing essential health services to the people of Gaza.
WHO concerned following raid on North Gaza hospital
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