In a significant escalation of tensions, Israeli forces have detained more than 240 Palestinians, including dozens of medical staff from the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Among those detained is the hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. 😱
The Gaza Health Ministry expressed deep concern for Dr. Abu Safiya's well-being, especially after reports surfaced that some staff members released on Friday night claimed he was beaten by soldiers. 💔
The Israeli military justified the raid, stating that the hospital was being used as a command center for Hamas military operations. They added that those arrested were suspected militants and that Dr. Abu Safiya was taken for questioning on suspicions of being a Hamas operative. 🕵️♂️
Hamas has vehemently denied these allegations, dismissing assertions that its fighters used the hospital during the ongoing 15-month conflict in Gaza. The group has yet to comment on the mass arrests. 🤔
On Saturday, Hamas called on the United Nations and international agencies to urgently intervene to protect the remaining hospitals and medical facilities in northern Gaza. They urged for supplies to be sent and for UN observers to be stationed at medical facilities to refute Israeli claims of their use for military purposes. 🏥🚑
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches with bated breath, hoping for a de-escalation and the protection of innocent lives. 🌍✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
