On Saturday, Gaza’s health ministry reported that two patients died at the Indonesian Hospital in the northern town of Beit Lahia, during a siege by Israeli forces. The hospital, located in a Hamas-controlled territory, came under attack as Israeli tanks surrounded the facility and artillery targeted the second and third floors, according to hospital director Marwan Sultan. The facility also experienced a power outage, leaving medical staff and patients in danger.
The health ministry claimed the military operation caused the deaths, citing the lack of medical supplies and the power outage as key factors in the fatalities. They did not disclose specific details about the two patients or their conditions.
The Israeli military acknowledged its presence near the hospital but denied targeting the facility directly. In a statement, it emphasized that troops had been trained to minimize harm to civilians and medical infrastructure, insisting that the hospital was operating without disruption.
The Indonesian Hospital has previously suffered damage during Israeli strikes, with this latest incident adding to concerns about the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Israel’s ongoing military operations in northern Gaza are focused on neutralizing Hamas fighters regrouping in the area. However, the strikes have drawn international criticism, particularly for targeting hospitals, which Israel claims are being used by Hamas militants for military purposes.
Humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations, continue to warn about the increasingly dangerous conditions for civilians in Gaza, as the region faces heavy bombardment and escalating violence.
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