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The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that Gaza's Nasser hospital is no longer operational following an Israeli raid. Israeli Defense Force (IDF) troops entered the complex on Thursday, citing intelligence suggesting hostages held by Hamas were inside.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that Gaza's Nasser hospital is no longer operational following an Israeli raid. Israeli Defense Force (IDF) troops entered the complex on Thursday, citing intelligence suggesting hostages held by Hamas were inside.
The WHO expressed concern, stating it had been denied access to assess the situation at the hospital. The IDF defended its actions, describing the operation in Nasser as "precise and limited" and accusing Hamas of exploiting hospitals for nefarious purposes.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's head, took to X (formerly Twitter), expressing dismay over the situation. He stated, "Nasser hospital in Gaza is not functional anymore, after a week-long siege followed by the ongoing raid."
Despite efforts by WHO teams and partners to deliver fuel and assess critical medical needs, access to the hospital was denied on consecutive days. The lack of access raises concerns about the welfare of patients and the availability of essential medical services.
The developments underscore the challenges faced by healthcare facilities in conflict zones and the imperative of ensuring unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations to provide aid and medical assistance to those in need.
As tensions persist in the region, international scrutiny mounts over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the impact of military operations on civilian infrastructure and medical services. Efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and uphold medical neutrality remain paramount amid escalating conflict in the region.
