AL SHIFA MEDICAL COMPLEX: Palestinian Official Details Destruction in Gaza’s Largest Hospital
A spokesperson for the Palestinian health ministry has reported grim conditions at Al Shifa Medical Complex following continued violence between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas. The hospital’s operations have been suspended and several patients, including a newborn baby in an incubator, have died as a result.
Israeli military officials have reiterated their calls for the evacuation of the hospital, claiming that Hamas militants have established command centers within the facility. However, Hamas denies these allegations and has requested independent investigations by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
As a result of the ongoing hostilities, some health workers have been forced to flee the hospital, posing a significant risk to the remaining patients and individuals seeking shelter.
The situation at Al Shifa Medical Complex continues to deteriorate, with severe fuel shortages limiting the hospital’s ability to provide crucial medical care to vulnerable patients. The World Health Organisation Director-General has expressed concern over the safety of those seeking shelter at the hospital, as well as the health workers who have been forced to leave in search of safety.
The conflict in Gaza has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis, with major implications for the delivery of vital medical services in the region. The safety and well-being of patients and healthcare workers remain a top priority as the situation at Al Shifa Medical Complex unfolds.