Deadly attack in Central Gaza: At least 20 killed, dozens injured as violence escalates
The attack targeted several locations within the central Gaza district, hitting both civilian and possibly military sites.
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The attack targeted several locations within the central Gaza district, hitting both civilian and possibly military sites.
The situation has reached a critical point at Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility, where thousands of displaced individuals are now camped out in the hospital's courtyard.
The operation, which began in early September, aimed to target what Israeli officials described as militant infrastructure and operations.
This tragic incident underscores the Kamal Adwan hospital's significant role in the region and the broader implications of the ongoing conflict.
The latest violence comes as tensions escalate over a potential ceasefire. Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire negotiations by refusing to withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor. This claim adds to the already fraught situation in the region.
Nablus, Jenin, Hebron, and Bethlehem have been major hotspots of intense confrontations between Israeli forces and Palestinians. Each of these locations has seen heavy casualties and significant military activity.
The wounded children, ranging in age from 4 to 12, were rushed to the hospital with various injuries, including shrapnel wounds and fractures. Medical staff at Al-Aqsa Hospital reported that the children are receiving urgent care, with several undergoing surgery for their injuries.
This decision, announced by Israeli authorities on September 3, 2024, follows a series of restrictions and controversies surrounding Al Jazeera's reporting in the region.
Over the past week, a series of intensive raids by Israeli forces have ravaged the city, leaving behind a trail of destruction that has deeply affected its residents.
Nasser Hospital, located in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, is a key medical facility serving a densely populated and conflict-affected area. From providing emergency medical care to managing casualties, Nasser Hospitals is a significant centre for Gaza's medical health.
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