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The Health Ministry in Gaza has issued an urgent appeal to the international community to safeguard Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central Gaza Strip. The call for protection comes amid ongoing Israeli military actions and advancing Israeli troops nearing the hospital, where hundreds of patients have sought refuge.
In a statement released today, the ministry expressed grave concern for the safety of the facility, its medical staff, and the patients inside. It stated that it called on all relevant international and UN institutions to take the necessary measures to protect the hospital, medical staff, and patients inside it. The ministry emphasized that, given the current circumstances, it has no alternative options or means to ensure the hospital’s safety.
The appeal highlights the poor condition of the hospital, which has become a hotbed of violence. The centre works under great pressure because it provides the necessary medical assistance for people affected by violence. The advance of the Israeli army will increase the risk to the resources and personnel who have been forced into the hospital.
The international community and various UN agencies have been asked to act quickly to prevent further damage to health facilities and to comply with international humanitarian standards. The statement by the Ministry of Health shows the urgent need for urgent action to protect people and ensure the availability of medical facilities during the war.
The current situation has caused international concern, and many people are calling for the management of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support for the protection of medical equipment and personnel in war zones.