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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Escalating Attacks on Gaza’s Hospitals Amid Ongoing Conflict

Published on: 30 December, 2024
The destruction of hospitals highlights the escalating challenges faced by healthcare workers and civilians alike/Al Jazeera.

The destruction of hospitals highlights the escalating challenges faced by healthcare workers and civilians alike/Al Jazeera.

The Israeli military has continued its relentless campaign of systematic attacks on medical facilities across Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. One of the latest incidents occurred when Israeli artillery shelling struck the upper floor of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, causing significant damage to the building. This hospital, which has long been a crucial healthcare provider for the civilian population, has endured repeated attacks and blockades by Israeli forces throughout the ongoing conflict. The assault further underscores the vulnerability of Gaza’s medical infrastructure amidst the violence.

In a separate incident just hours later, on Monday, Israeli forces targeted Al Wafaa Hospital, one of the few remaining functioning medical centers in the area. The attack left at least seven Palestinians dead, with several others suffering severe injuries. Many of the wounded are reported to be in critical condition, adding to the already strained medical resources. The destruction of these hospitals highlights the escalating challenges faced by healthcare workers and civilians alike, as they struggle to access basic medical care in a region torn apart by war. These targeted strikes on hospitals have drawn widespread international condemnation, yet they remain part of the broader military strategy that continues to disrupt life-saving services for those most in need.

Al Jazeera.