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international-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli Raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza Leads to Patient Deaths and Power Cuts"

Israel's bombardment of Gaza has put Nasser Hospital under siege, with patients and medical workers left helpless as warplanes strike Rafah, the last refuge for Palestinians in the enclave. The Israeli military claims to have raided the hospital based on information about Hamas militants hiding there, but the Health Ministry in Gaza reported that five patients died in intensive care due to power outages and oxygen supply cessation. The World Health Organization is seeking access to the hospital to provide life-saving services, while there is mounting international concern about a potential humanitarian crisis if Israeli forces decide to storm the southern border city of Rafah.

via Reuters|

#gaza #hamas #hospital-siege

world-conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

"Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital Leads to Patient Deaths Amid Oxygen Shortage"

Five patients died in a Gaza hospital after their oxygen ran out during an Israeli military raid, which also resulted in the detention of dozens of people suspected of involvement in a previous Hamas attack. Israeli forces have besieged and stormed several hospitals during the conflict, claiming they were being used for military purposes. The war has caused a humanitarian catastrophe, with thousands killed and wounded, and a large portion of the population displaced. Negotiations for a cease-fire have stalled, and the risk of a broader conflict has grown as Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group exchanged fire along the border.

via ABC News|

#ceasefire #gaza #hamas

international-conflict2 years ago•5 min saved

"Israeli Forces Seize Gaza Hospital, Resulting in Oxygen Shortage and Patient Deaths"

Five patients died in a Gaza hospital after their oxygen ran out during an Israeli military raid, which also resulted in the detention of dozens of individuals suspected of involvement in a previous Hamas attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected international calls for a Palestinian state and vowed to continue the offensive until Hamas is destroyed and hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack are freed. The war in Gaza has led to a humanitarian catastrophe, with thousands killed and wounded, and a large portion of the population displaced. Efforts for a cease-fire have stalled, and the conflict has escalated with deadly exchanges of fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group.

via The Associated Press|

#cease-fire #gaza #hospital-siege

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Violence and Humanitarian Crisis: Palestinian Aid Workers Under Fire in Gaza"

Israeli forces have laid siege to Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza, trapping hundreds of medical workers and patients inside, leading to dire humanitarian conditions. The hospital's ability to care for patients has deteriorated amid the blockade and a shortage of essential medical supplies, with a risk of running out of fuel and oxygen. The siege has resulted in the deaths of Red Crescent workers and civilians, and the ongoing reduction of humanitarian space is pushing the people of Gaza to a breaking point.

via The Intercept|

#gaza #hospital-siege #humanitarian-crisis

international-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli Troops Encircle Khan Younis, Thousands Trapped in Gaza Hospitals"

Thousands of people are trapped in hospitals in Khan Younis as Israeli troops encircle the city, making it difficult for civilians to flee amid heavy fighting. The siege has left hospitals and a UN-run shelter cut off, with reports of staff digging graves due to anticipated fatalities. Talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal are ongoing, but both sides remain far from agreeing on terms. The escalating violence in Gaza has raised concerns about regional escalation, drawing in Iranian proxy groups and increasing the risk of conflict with Hezbollah on Israel's northern border.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #gaza-strip #hamas

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Israeli Forces Storm Hospital in Bloodiest Fighting of 2024 in Gaza"

Israeli forces stormed hospitals and put another under siege in Khan Younis, Gaza, cutting off the wounded from trauma care, as the bloodiest fighting of 2024 continued. The Palestinian Red Crescent said tanks had surrounded a hospital, preventing emergency aid, while the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies expressed deep concern. The situation prompted the Palestinian Authority to seek a ceasefire, with the health system collapsing and thousands displaced, as the death toll continued to rise.

via Reuters|

#gaza #hospital-siege #israeli-forces