An Israeli air strike targeted the al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, causing devastation to its wards. The Israeli army stated that the hospital was used by Hamas for planning and executing terror attacks against Israeli civilians and troops. The health facility’s director confirmed that they were warned before the attack. The strike is part of Israel’s offensive against Hamas, which started when Hamas militants invaded Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking hostages.
The Israeli Defence Forces’ action has sparked international outrage, with Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemning the attacks on medical facilities in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has completed the construction of a new security corridor, known as the Morag Axis, to cut off Rafah from the rest of Gaza. The move is part of Israel’s strategy to pressure Hamas to release hostages and accept ceasefire terms. However, rights groups have called this tactic a war crime.
The ongoing conflict has led to the deaths of more than 50,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry. More than half of the casualties are women and children. The situation remains volatile as Israel continues its offensive while Hamas denies using hospitals for military purposes. The international community is urging for diplomacy to achieve a lasting peace, as the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalate.
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