Israeli Attacks on Gaza Hospitals: A Disturbing Reality

Israeli tanks have reportedly surrounded a Gaza hospital, while strikes have been reported near several other healthcare facilities in the region, including the largest medical facility, al-Shifa hospital. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that 20 hospitals in Gaza are "out of action." Human rights groups have accused Israel of war crimes for its mass bombardment of civilian areas and blockade of the territory. The offensive has resulted in the closure of the majority of hospitals in Gaza, with limited healthcare services available. The dire humanitarian situation has prompted a growing exodus of Palestinians from the northern part of Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has condemned the civilian toll caused by the Israeli offensive.