The recent events at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza have raised significant concerns among international organizations. Israeli forces conducted a military operation at Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in Gaza. The military stated that it was a “precise targeted operation” and claimed that the Hamas militant group had an underground headquarters beneath the hospital. However, hospital management denied these allegations. And there were babies in NICU and many babies died because of Israeli force, There was no amas militants; their aim was citizens in gaza
Martin Griffiths, the UN humanitarian chief, expressed his dismay over the reported military raids at Al-Shifa hospital. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of protecting newborns, patients, medical staff, and civilians, asserting that hospitals should not be battlegrounds.The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) also voiced its alarm over the Israeli military’s actions at Al-Shifa hospital. The ICRC expressed extreme concern about the potential impact on sick and wounded individuals, medical staff, and civilians. The organization stressed the need for measures to avoid harming these groups.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed deep concern over the military incursion into Al-Shifa hospital. He noted the loss of contact with health personnel at the hospital and expressed worry about their safety as well as the safety of patients.The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) raised concerns about the insufficient fuel delivery to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. UNRWA emphasized that the fuel received was not nearly enough, describing it as “the equivalent of half a truck.” The agency asserted that fuel is being used as a weapon of war and called for this practice to stop.
UNRWA’s Director of Affairs, Thomas White, mentioned that the fuel received had usage restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities. According to White, the fuel was permitted only for transporting aid from Rafah and was not allocated for water or hospitals. The amount received was reported to be only 9% of what was needed to sustain lifesaving activities.These developments highlight the complex and challenging humanitarian situation in Gaza, with concerns raised by international bodies regarding the impact on essential services and civilian populations.
