The Israeli army forcibly deported all refugees and most patients from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, which had been under siege for days.
Gaza Health Director Munir Al-Bursh stated that of the 650 patients in the hospital, only about 100-120 people remained and that they needed to coordinate with the United Nations to evacuate them. Birch stated that they contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross to prevent the release of children detained in incubators in the hospital, and stated that they could leave only 5 doctors to help patients.
Peres stated that the displaced Palestinians in the hospital were asked to leave on foot, and Peres indicated that they left the area with patients being dragged on stretchers and wheelchairs, and that they were afraid of the Israeli snipers who had settled on the roofs of buildings along the road. way, and they might shoot them.
Ambulances cannot approach
Sources from the Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that the Israeli occupation forces’ siege of the hospital continues, and that they are continuing research and excavation work inside the hospital.
Hospital officials confirm that it is impossible to transport seriously ill patients and premature babies while the bombing continues outside, and ambulances cannot even approach the hospital.
Many newborn babies have lost their lives in the hospital surrounded by Israel. (aa)
No ammunition was found in the raid
The Israeli army raided Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest health facility in the region, home to thousands of patients and displaced civilians in Gaza, on November 15. Israel presented as evidence rusty weapons and several cameras that it claimed to have found in the building instead of tunnels and ammunition depots after the raid, which sparked criticism.
The Hamas movement warned of the “massacre” carried out by the Israeli occupation army during its storming of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, and held Israel, the United States and the international community responsible for the safety of medical staff, the wounded, and thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. hospital. (agencies)
release date: 12:20, 18 November 2023