A devastating Israeli airstrike outside a hospital in Rafah, southern Gaza, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and injuries to many displaced Palestinians, including children who were seeking shelter in nearby tents, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Among the casualties were two healthcare workers, including a paramedic, who were killed near the Emirati maternity hospital. The strike has caused outrage and concern for the safety of pregnant women, newborns, and healthcare workers in the area.
The Israeli military claimed that the strike was a “precision strike” targeting ”Islamic Jihad terrorists” near the hospital, but declined to comment on reports of injured children. Despite previous assurances that Rafah would be a safe zone for civilians, airstrikes have continued in the area, raising fears of a potential humanitarian crisis. The World Health Organization and other humanitarian groups have called for a cease-fire and the protection of civilians and healthcare workers.
The Emirati maternity hospital, one of the few remaining hospitals in Gaza, is struggling to accommodate the high number of births in the enclave. The strike near the hospital has raised concerns about the safety of pregnant women and newborns, as well as the capacity of healthcare workers to provide care under such dangerous conditions.
2024-03-02 19:34:24
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