Israel orders evacuation of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital within 24 hours

Ahram Online , Tuesday 8 Oct 2024

The Israeli occupation forces have issued an order for the complete evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza within 24 hours, Hussam Abu Safiya, the hospital’s director stated on Tuesday.

Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Photo courtesy of Qatar News Agency (QNA)

 

Abu Safiya said that the Israeli military has demanded the evacuation of all patients, including those wounded, reported Al Jazeera.

Abu Safiya also revealed a paramedic was detained by the Israeli forces while efforts to safely evacuate premature infants were also hampered.

"The occupation seeks to put the health system out of service to displace the residents of northern Gaza," he said, highlighting the broader implications of the 24-hour evacuation order on Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure amid escalating conflict.

“We have informed everyone that the northern region is densely populated with a significant number of residents. We have the right to continue providing services to these people.

“We will remain steadfast. We will stay and we will continue to offer medical services no matter the cost,” he added.

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