An Israeli airstrike on a field hospital in southern Gaza on April 15 has resulted in the death of a security guard and injuries to ten patients, reinforcing the already dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.
Israeli Strike Targets Gaza Field Hospital, Leading to Casualties
Israeli Strike Targets Gaza Field Hospital, Leading to Casualties
Security guard killed and patients injured in the latest military action as tensions escalate in the region.
The attack occurred at the Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital and follows an earlier Israeli strike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital, one of the last operational medical facilities in Gaza, which Israel claimed was a terrorist target. Dr. Suhaib al-Hamss, director of the Kuwait hospital, relayed that the deadly strike was powerful enough to cause significant destruction, stating that it struck just two days after the assault on Al Ahli hospital.
Reports indicate that 33 of Gaza's 36 hospitals have been damaged in the ongoing conflict, with the World Health Organization warning of critical medicine shortages due to Israeli restrictions on aid. Despite accusations from Israel that Hamas is using hospitals for military ends—a claim denied by the group—Dr. al-Hamss emphasized that his facility operates strictly for medical purposes and that its coordinates were communicated to Israeli authorities.
With the hospital treating approximately 3,500 patients daily, Dr. al-Hamss has expressed concern over the future of healthcare in Gaza as military operations continue to eat away at resources. The director told reporters, “The hospital is providing a solution to the people in light of the collapse of the health sector in Gaza.”
As the situation evolves, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing conflict that has claimed too many lives already.
Patrick Kingsley contributed reporting to this article. Adam Rasgon is a reporter for The Times in Jerusalem, covering Israeli and Palestinian affairs.
Reports indicate that 33 of Gaza's 36 hospitals have been damaged in the ongoing conflict, with the World Health Organization warning of critical medicine shortages due to Israeli restrictions on aid. Despite accusations from Israel that Hamas is using hospitals for military ends—a claim denied by the group—Dr. al-Hamss emphasized that his facility operates strictly for medical purposes and that its coordinates were communicated to Israeli authorities.
With the hospital treating approximately 3,500 patients daily, Dr. al-Hamss has expressed concern over the future of healthcare in Gaza as military operations continue to eat away at resources. The director told reporters, “The hospital is providing a solution to the people in light of the collapse of the health sector in Gaza.”
As the situation evolves, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing conflict that has claimed too many lives already.
Patrick Kingsley contributed reporting to this article. Adam Rasgon is a reporter for The Times in Jerusalem, covering Israeli and Palestinian affairs.
