Israeli Strikes Intensify in Gaza, Targeting Ambulances and Hospitals
The conflict in Gaza has escalated further, with reports of deadly strikes on refugee camps, hospitals, and ambulances. At least 26 civilians, including six children and five women, were killed in an attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to the Wafa news agency.
Hospitals and Medical Infrastructure Under Attack
Gaza’s Civil Defence reported that the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, came under Israeli bombardment. In a separate attack near Kamal Adwan Hospital, at least 29 people lost their lives in a series of airstrikes.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza revealed that an ambulance was targeted during the strikes on Kamal Adwan Hospital. A human rights organization further accused the Israeli army of using human shields in efforts to evacuate patients and medical personnel.
Devastating Human Toll
Since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, following Hamas-led attacks, Gaza has endured significant losses. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that at least 44,664 Palestinians have been killed and 105,976 injured. Meanwhile, the attacks on October 7 resulted in 1,139 fatalities in Israel, with over 200 individuals taken hostage.
Spillover Effects in Lebanon
The violence has also spread to Lebanon, where Israeli strikes have killed at least 4,047 people and injured 16,638 since the war began.
Humanitarian Concerns
The escalating violence has raised alarm among international rights groups and humanitarian organizations. Targeting ambulances and hospitals is a violation of international humanitarian law, which protects medical facilities and personnel during armed conflicts. The use of human shields further exacerbates concerns over civilian safety and the ethical conduct of warfare.
Source : Swifteradio.com
