The World Health Organization (WHO) has added its voice to the growing chorus of international condemnation of Israel’s attack on the Kamal Adwan Hospital, reports Al Jazeera.
In a statement published to social media on Friday night, the WHO said Israel has “systematically” dismantled the health system in Gaza, condemning tens of thousands of Palestinians to a “death sentence”.
The UN agency said it was “deeply concerned” for the safety of 60 health workers and 25 patients in critical condition, including those on ventilators, who remained in the hospital. It was also concerned for staff and patients in moderate to severe condition who were forced to evacuate to the non-functional Indonesian Hospital.
“This raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital comes after escalating restrictions on access for WHO and partners, and repeated attacks on or near the facility since early October,” the statement said.
“Such hostilities and the raids are undoing all our efforts and support to keep the facility minimal functional,” the WHO said.
“This horror must end and health care must be protected. Ceasefire!”
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