The Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of Gaza’s last operational medical facilities, faces an urgent crisis as Israeli forces encircle it. With nearly 400 civilians inside, including infants reliant on oxygen and incubators, the hospital’s director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, has issued a desperate appeal for international intervention, warning that the situation could become catastrophic.
Dire Situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital
Dr. Abu Safia described the conditions as “horrifying,” citing relentless bombings that have damaged hospital departments, endangered staff, and created a life-threatening environment for patients. He called the Israeli military’s directive to evacuate the hospital “next to impossible” due to the critical condition of many patients.
Explosives placed at the hospital gates by automated vehicles further heightened tensions. Witnesses reported these devices labeled with warnings, signaling a potential escalation.
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Destruction and Pressure Intensify
The Israeli military has deployed explosive-laden robots in the vicinity, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent, Tareq Abu Azzoum. Videos from medical workers inside the hospital show how these robots could lead to the neighborhood’s destruction.
The hospital has been targeted repeatedly, with bombs striking its courtyards and rooftop. This has jeopardized essential fuel and oxygen supplies, crucial for sustaining lives within the facility. The attacks have continued unabated, destroying surrounding homes and buildings.
Plea for International Intervention
Dr. Abu Safia emphasized the urgent need for global action to protect the hospital, its workers, and its patients. “The world must understand that our hospital is being targeted with the intent to kill and forcibly displace us,” he stated. He called for immediate international measures to halt the assault and preserve Gaza’s fragile healthcare system.
Widespread Impact on Gaza
Gaza has endured over 14 months of relentless attacks, leaving widespread devastation and displacing nearly all of its 2.3 million residents. The death toll has exceeded 45,000, predominantly women and children. The ongoing offensive follows the October 2023 incursion by Hamas into Israeli territory, which resulted in significant casualties and captives.
The situation at Kamal Adwan Hospital underscores the broader humanitarian crisis gripping Gaza. As international bodies continue to debate solutions, the need for urgent intervention grows more pressing by the hour.
This crisis highlights the devastating impact of prolonged conflict on Gaza’s healthcare system and the innocent civilians caught in its path. Protecting vital medical facilities like Kamal Adwan Hospital is essential to preserving lives amidst this unrelenting violence.
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