All articles tagged with #nasser hospital
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
New video analysis reveals Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital at least four times during a recent attack, causing significant damage and casualties, including journalists. The strikes involved multiple projectiles, possibly from tanks, and have sparked international condemnation and legal debates over the legality of targeting a hospital.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza, marking the deadliest period for journalists in history, with over 247 Palestinian journalists killed in the last 22 months. The article highlights the stories of the fallen journalists, their dedication to reporting despite the dangers, and the global outrage over their deaths.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed four journalists, including a freelancer for the AP, amid ongoing conflict, highlighting the severe risks faced by media workers in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Israeli troops forced medical staff at Gaza's Nasser Hospital to strip in the cold before allowing five doctors to return and treat patients, while claiming to have arrested hundreds of Hamas militants at the hospital and finding medications with the names of Israeli hostages. The hospital, lacking tap water and electricity, is facing major challenges in delivering essential supplies amid ongoing military activity, with patients dying and healthcare workers being arrested. The IDF's actions have been met with denial from Gaza's Ministry of Health and have raised concerns about the treatment of detainees and the impact on civilian healthcare in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The World Health Organization reports that Nasser Hospital in Gaza is no longer functional following an Israeli raid, with patients in urgent need of referrals elsewhere. The Israeli offensive in Khan Younis has led to arrests of medical personnel and patients, resulting in deaths due to loss of power and oxygen. The U.S. plans to veto a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, emphasizing the need for a permanent solution to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Israeli forces discovered Hamas terrorists posing as medical staff and found weapons, including some hidden in a vehicle used in a previous massacre, inside Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Boxes of medicine belonging to Israeli hostages were also found, violating commitments made by Qatar to Israel. The IDF entered the hospital based on credible intelligence that hostages were being held there, and stressed that patients and medical staff were not asked to evacuate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The Israeli raid at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis continues, with the facility no longer functional and an estimated 200 patients trapped inside, as reported by the World Health Organization. The hospital has been turned into a military barracks, with electricity and water cut off, leading to the deaths of patients due to lack of oxygen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas's cease-fire demands, while the Biden administration and other Middle East partners are working on a peace plan. The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties on both sides.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Israel found boxes of medicine intended for Gaza hostages with their names written on them at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, indicating the medications never reached the captives. The IDF launched a targeted operation to apprehend Hamas terrorists and recover the bodies of hostages, delivering aid to the hospital and detaining suspects for questioning. Credible intelligence suggests that some hostages are no longer alive, and weapons were also found in the hospital.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) condemns the Israeli Forces' evacuation order for displaced people sheltering inside Nasser hospital in Gaza, as they have nowhere to go amid intense fighting and destruction. The hospital, the largest in southern Gaza, has been targeted, leaving medical staff, patients, and displaced people trapped with limited access to essential supplies. MSF calls for respect for medical facilities and staff, an immediate ceasefire, and unhindered access to vital resources to spare civilian lives and re-establish the healthcare system in Gaza.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Intercept
A young man, handcuffed and dressed in PPE, was sent by the Israeli military to evacuate Nasser Hospital in Gaza, warning of an impending attack. After relaying the message, he was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier as he left the hospital. This incident is part of a series of civilian casualties outside the hospital, with reports of others being killed while attempting to seek shelter. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with medical staff and patients facing danger as they struggle with dwindling supplies and the threat of invasion.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Israeli forces have ordered the evacuation of Nasser Hospital in Gaza, leading to dozens of Palestinians leaving, but patients in critical condition remain inside. Reports indicate that people were shot on the way out, and the Israeli army fired on individuals within the hospital. The situation is dire, with concerns about the safety of those inside and limited access for medical aid organizations. The hospital has been under siege for three weeks, and Israeli forces have destroyed one of its main gates.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Israeli snipers have killed at least 21 Palestinians outside Gaza's Nasser Hospital, as displaced civilians attempted to reach the facility. Rights groups are calling for an investigation into the repeated attacks on medical facilities, doctors, and ambulances as potential war crimes. The hospitals in Khan Younis, including Nasser Hospital, have been under siege, leaving limited resources for medical staff and patients. The Israeli military has also targeted other medical facilities, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee to Rafah. The UN and the US have warned against a potential ground assault on Rafah, urging efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Doctors Without Borders has reported that Nasser Hospital, the largest remaining medical facility in Gaza, is unable to provide critical care due to Israeli bombardment and the encirclement of Khan Younis by the Israeli army. The hospital, which was also sheltering thousands of displaced Palestinians, is now facing dire conditions with almost 350 patients stuck inside. Doctors Without Borders has called for an end to the attacks on healthcare facilities, emphasizing the urgent need for medical care for the wounded.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israeli tanks continue to push into southern Gaza, approaching the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, as the communications blackout in Gaza enters its eighth day. The ongoing fighting has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of Palestinians seeking shelter in the south and limited access to medical care. Israeli officials accuse Hamas of operating from the hospital, while Palestinians report intense Israeli fire making it dangerous to seek medical help. The conflict has reignited debates over the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposing the idea, while the U.S. State Department emphasizes the need for lasting security and reconstruction in Gaza.