Israel's Attacks on Gaza Hospitals: A Disturbing Pattern Continues

Israeli forces have besieged al-Awda hospital in northern Gaza, leaving more than 240 people trapped inside, including children and babies. The hospital is surrounded by snipers, making it impossible to move between buildings, and leaving survivors corralled in a single building, sleeping far from windows and crawling on the floor to avoid being shot. The siege has resulted in a shortage of food, water, and medicine, with patients and staff facing imminent starvation and dehydration. This is part of an ongoing pattern of Israeli attacks on Gaza's health sector, including the bombing of other hospitals, ambulances, and medical staff. The international community's response to these war crimes has been limited, raising concerns about the growing tolerance for such atrocities.