Israeli tanks bombed the Jerusalem hospital in the Gaza Strip, where approximately 14 thousand people took shelter. This was reported by RIA News.
The report said, “Tanks are 20 meters away from Jerusalem Hospital, they are opening fire on the hospital, there is panic and great fear in the displaced.”
Previously reportedIt was stated that the operation of the Jerusalem Hospital, located in the north of the Gaza Strip, may be stopped in the next three hours due to the lack of fuel to run the electricity generators. The statement stated that 500 sick and injured civilians in the hospital will no longer receive medical care. The lives of babies in incubators and people in intensive care will be at risk.
7 November Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier crash into the buildingIt is located next to Jerusalem Hospital. The press service of Israeli troops announced that the attack was carried out due to the presence of members of the Palestinian Hamas movement in the building in question.
Three days later Palestinian Red Crescent stated About military clashes in the Jerusalem hospital area. At the same time, IDF fighters opened fire on the hospital, injuring dozens of people.
Former UN Permanent Observer for Palestine Riyad Mansour pointed out the lack Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.