WHO “condemns” Israeli attack on hospital in Gaza Strip
The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) condemned on Thursday a new Israeli attack on the Kamal-Adwan hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, which left people injured and damaged equipment essential for the survival of patients.
“The hospital has barely functioned since the last raid. The latest attack seriously endangers the lives of patients »writes Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in “It affected a storage space containing vital WHO supplies brought in during complex missions, as well as the desalination plant and water tanks on the hospital roof.”.
“The health situation in the north of the Gaza Strip is terrible. “We call on everyone to protect hospitals and fully respect international humanitarian law.”duck.
On October 25, the Ministry of Health of the Gaza Strip, administered by Hamas, had already accused Israeli forces of having stormed the hospital located in the Jabaliya camp, where they launched a major operation at the beginning of the month. Dozens of staff were arrested, including Dr. Mohammed Obeid, an orthopedic surgeon working for Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
The NGO, which had not heard from him, announced on Thursday “He was arrested by Israeli forces along with several members of the Kamal-Adwan Hospital.”, on October 26. “We are extremely concerned about the arrest of our colleague”underlines.
“We have officially requested information from the Israeli authorities regarding the detention status of Dr.r Obeid, his current location and his physical and mental health. We ask for the protection of our colleague, as well as all medical staff in Gaza who work in impossible conditions and face horrific violence while attempting to provide care. »
