Escalating Violence in Gaza: Hospital Attacked Amidst Crisis

As tensions mount, a recent Israeli airstrike targeted the Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital in Gaza, resulting in a guard's death and injuries to ten patients. This incident follows a previous strike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital and raises serious concerns over the safety of medical facilities.

An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza claimed the life of a security guard and injured ten patients at the Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital on Tuesday, according to the hospital's director. This attack occurred just two days after another Israeli strike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, which has allegedly been labeled a Hamas command center by Israeli forces, though without any supporting evidence.

The Israeli military has yet to comment on the most recent strike, though they are reportedly investigating it. Dr. Suhaib al-Hamss, director of the Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital, described the incident as particularly devastating, stating that the guard was killed while protecting the facility's entrance. He also noted that four of the wounded patients suffered serious injuries. “It was a powerful strike,” he stated, “Everything fell over.”

The ongoing military offensive by Israel has resulted in severe damage to Gaza's medical infrastructure. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that out of 36 hospitals in Gaza, 33 have sustained damage, with only 21 still partially operational. Furthermore, the WHO has flagged an impending medicine shortage due to a blockade that has hampered aid deliveries for more than six weeks.

In response to accusations from Israel claiming that Hamas uses healthcare facilities for military purposes, Dr. al-Hamss affirmed the hospital's purely medical operations, asserting that its significance has grown for the local population amid the collapse of Gaza’s health sector. “The Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital is treating a minimum of 3,500 patients every day,” he revealed. “The hospital is providing a solution to the people in light of this crisis.”

This harrowing incident underscores the urgent need for humanitarian efforts in the region, as violence continues to escalate and patient care becomes increasingly compromised.