Early Friday morning, Israeli airstrikes and heavy gunfire near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya caused numerous deaths and injuries, according to the hospital director. Amidst orders for evacuation, havoc ensued as medical staff reported that conditions around the hospital had become disastrous.
Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Hospital in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Hospital in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Intense gunfire and airstrikes reported near one of the last operating hospitals in northern Gaza lead to mass casualties.
Israeli airstrikes and intense gunfire were reported around Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during the early hours of Friday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the hospital’s director, provided a grim account of the incident, indicating that while the strikes didn't directly impact the hospital’s interior, the chaos escalated significantly when Israeli forces ordered an evacuation.
Notably, four medical staff members were reported dead, while the Director described the scene as “catastrophic,” revealing that bodies were strewn in the streets surrounding the hospital. The Gaza Health Ministry, operated by Hamas, echoed his sentiments, stating that medical supplies were critically low and hundreds of casualties were anticipated.
Adding to the uncertainties, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn from the World Health Organization remarked on the severe bombing occurring in proximity to the hospital. Unlike usual protocols that accompany airstrikes, a formal evacuation order was not issued, leading to a panic situation compounded by the attacks.
This incident highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, especially for medical facilities struggling to operate amidst violence. The International community remains alert to the dangers facing civilians while engagement between Israel and Hamas shows little sign of abating.
Notably, four medical staff members were reported dead, while the Director described the scene as “catastrophic,” revealing that bodies were strewn in the streets surrounding the hospital. The Gaza Health Ministry, operated by Hamas, echoed his sentiments, stating that medical supplies were critically low and hundreds of casualties were anticipated.
Adding to the uncertainties, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn from the World Health Organization remarked on the severe bombing occurring in proximity to the hospital. Unlike usual protocols that accompany airstrikes, a formal evacuation order was not issued, leading to a panic situation compounded by the attacks.
This incident highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, especially for medical facilities struggling to operate amidst violence. The International community remains alert to the dangers facing civilians while engagement between Israel and Hamas shows little sign of abating.
