A devastating escalation of violence occurred in Gaza on Friday as Israeli soldiers forcibly removed staff and patients from Kamal Adwan Hospital, before setting fires in several parts of the facility, including the lab and surgery department. The Gaza Health Ministry reported the incident, which has sparked widespread international concern.
The Israeli military has denied responsibility for the fires, claiming that Hamas fighters were using the hospital as a base. However, no evidence has been provided to support this claim. Instead, the military acknowledged a small fire in an empty hospital building, stating that they were unaware of any Israeli gunfire causing the blaze.
This incident is the latest in a long line of violent clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. The conflict, which began in October 2023, has resulted in the deaths of over 45,400 Palestinians, with more than half of those being women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
The war was sparked by a Hamas attack in southern Israel, which killed around 1,200 people and took 250 hostages. Since then, Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes and ground incursions into Gaza, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life.
The international community has been vocal in its condemnation of the violence, with many calling for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of people displaced and many more in need of urgent medical attention.
In related news, a Palestinian from the West Bank fatally stabbed an 83-year-old Israeli woman, before being arrested by police. Additionally, Israel’s military intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, which was launched by Houthi rebels. The Israeli Air Force shot down the missile before it crossed into Israeli territory.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has had far-reaching consequences, with many countries calling for an end to the violence. The international community remains on high alert, as the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate.
