On November 4, 2024, Israeli airstrikes severely damaged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, leading to injuries among both patients and medical personnel. This attack arrives shortly after Israeli forces had previously withdrawn from the vicinity and detained several Hospital staff members.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza
Bombardment causes injuries among patients and medical staff at one of the last functioning hospitals in the area.
The Gazan health ministry’s urgent call described the hospital situation as “a distress call that may be the last,” highlighting the ongoing life-threatening conditions in the medical facility. The bombardment has rendered all hospital departments compromised, further hindering medical staff’s ability to respond adequately to the crisis. Hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyeh recounted the relentless shelling that trapped medical teams within the facility, unable to assist injured colleagues on different floors.
While the Israeli military stated it was investigating the incident, past statements have suggested hospital damage often results from proximity to Hamas activities, which the hospital's administration has rebutted. Human rights groups continue to accuse Israel of a broader strategy targeting essential healthcare infrastructure in Gaza, a claim denied by Israeli officials.
While the Israeli military stated it was investigating the incident, past statements have suggested hospital damage often results from proximity to Hamas activities, which the hospital's administration has rebutted. Human rights groups continue to accuse Israel of a broader strategy targeting essential healthcare infrastructure in Gaza, a claim denied by Israeli officials.
