Israeli air attacks targeted two houses and an apartment in Rafah, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 people and numerous injuries, as reported by Wafa news agency. The strikes, part of an ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions, have intensified tensions in the region, prompting urgent calls for intervention to prevent further civilian casualties.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attacks, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in northern Gaza. Guterres emphasized that the famine crisis, which he deemed “entirely” man-made, requires immediate action to avert a catastrophic outcome for the vulnerable population.
[adinserter name="One"]Furthermore, the detention of Al Jazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul during an Israeli raid on Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital has drawn condemnation from media watchdogs and human rights organizations. Al-Ghoul, who was subjected to severe beatings and inhumane treatment during his 12-hour captivity, described the ordeal as a blatant violation of press freedom and human dignity.
[adinserter name="Two"]The Israeli military’s assertion of conducting a “precise operation” within the medical facility has been met with skepticism and condemnation from Palestinian officials. The raid, which reportedly trapped around 30,000 individuals, including displaced civilians, wounded patients, and medical staff, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis within the hospital premises.
[adinserter name="Three"]According to eyewitness accounts and corroborated reports, Israeli forces initiated the raid in the early hours of the morning, employing tanks, heavy gunfire, and incendiary devices. The ensuing chaos and violence have left the hospital’s infrastructure severely damaged, with the surgical building engulfed in flames.
[adinserter name="Four"]Amidst the chaos, Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul was forcibly removed from the hospital premises by Israeli forces, along with dozens of other detainees. Reports of indiscriminate firing and arbitrary arrests within the hospital compound have raised concerns about the safety and well-being of those trapped inside.
[adinserter name="Five"]The Israeli military’s claim of encountering resistance from Hamas fighters within the hospital has been met with skepticism, with Palestinian officials denouncing it as a pretext for targeting civilian infrastructure. The death of an Israeli soldier during the raid further underscores the escalating violence and the toll it exacts on both sides of the conflict.
[adinserter name="Six"]Efforts to evacuate civilians from the besieged hospital compound have been hampered by ongoing hostilities, with reports of sniper fire targeting anyone attempting to flee. The situation within the facility has been described as “catastrophic,” with intense clashes and shelling exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.
[adinserter name="Seven"]International condemnation of the Israeli raid has been swift, with calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and unrestricted access for humanitarian aid agencies. The Government Media Office in Gaza has labeled the attack a “war crime,” accusing Israel of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in violation of international law.
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