In the latest escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, two hospitals in Gaza have reportedly been attacked by Israeli airstrikes, while a third facility has been forcibly evacuated of its patients. The strikes have intensified concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.
Local sources in Gaza reported that the targeted hospitals suffered significant damage, raising alarm over the safety of medical infrastructure and the lives of patients and healthcare workers. Video footage circulating online depicts scenes of chaos, with ambulances and rescue teams scrambling to respond to the destruction.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that the attacks have compounded the region’s already dire medical crisis, as hospitals struggle with shortages of medical supplies, electricity, and clean water. Humanitarian organizations have condemned the strikes, calling for the protection of civilians and healthcare facilities in accordance with international law.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a third hospital was emptied of its patients under orders from Israeli authorities. The hospital administration cited fears of further attacks as the primary reason for the evacuation. Patients were transferred to makeshift shelters, with medical staff expressing concern over their ability to provide adequate care in the absence of proper facilities.
Israel’s military has yet to confirm or comment on the reported hospital attacks. Officials have previously justified strikes in Gaza as targeting Hamas infrastructure, alleging that militants operate from civilian areas, including hospitals and schools.
The escalating violence has prompted renewed calls from the international community for an immediate ceasefire. UN agencies and human rights organizations have emphasized the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to ensure the protection of civilians, particularly in densely populated areas.
This development follows weeks of intense fighting that has left thousands dead and injured on both sides, with Gaza bearing the brunt of the destruction. As the conflict rages on, the plight of vulnerable populations, including the sick and injured, remains a pressing concern.