Published November 23,2024
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed on Friday “deep concern” over the drone assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, which occurred final evening.
The “WHO is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of 80 patients, including 8 in the intensive care unit, and staff inside the hospital,” he stated on X.
“The attack caused damage to the electricity generator on which the entire hospital relies, leaving the oxygen system out of service,” he added.
“The water tank also sustained damage, and currently, there is no water available at the hospital,” he confused.
Due to the continued battle and severely restricted entry, Tedros stated, including: “The hospital is unable to repair it.”
He additionally emphasised the grave scenario, saying “four hospital staff and two patient companions sustained injuries during the attack.”
“We urge an immediate end to hostilities in the vicinity of the hospital and sustained access for humanitarian missions to provide lifesaving support,” he stated.
Overall, Israel has killed greater than 44,000 individuals in Gaza for the reason that Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas assaults.
The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant for committing alleged struggle crimes and crimes in opposition to humanity in Gaza.
Israel additionally faces a genocide case on the International Court of Justice for its actions Gaza.
Source: www.anews.com.tr