World Health Organization's Concern Over Collapse of Healthcare System in Northern Gaza

The World Health Organization expressed concern over the Israeli attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, stating that the healthcare system in northern Gaza has completely collapsed. In a statement, the organization emphasized, 'The destruction of the healthcare system in Gaza is a death sentence for tens of thousands of Palestinians in need of medical services. This horrific situation must end immediately, and medical services must be protected.' The WHO also called for an immediate ceasefire to protect the lives of patients and healthcare workers in Gaza. Palestinian officials reported that Israeli forces attacked Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of three medical centers in northern Gaza, setting large parts of the hospital on fire and ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of others to evacuate. According to sources close to Hamas, key sections of the hospital have been severely damaged, but 60 staff members and 25 critically ill patients remain in the hospital, while some patients have been transferred to the Indonesian hospital. The Israeli army had previously attacked Kamal Adwan Hospital a year ago, claiming to have found large amounts of weapons and ammunition there and infiltrated what they called a 'command and control center for Hamas.' The U.S. Vice President called for 'immediate action' from Israel to facilitate aid to Gaza. The Secretary-General of the World Health Organization described the situation in Gaza as 'beyond catastrophic.' The director of the detained Gaza hospital admitted to being a member of Hamas. Israeli attacks to 'eradicate' Hamas in Gaza continue.