Israel burns northern Gaza’s last functioning hospital; patients and staff removed

One of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia, is “suffering from a stifling siege,” Gaza's Health Ministry said Friday after Israeli forces stormed inside and “forcibly” removed health workers, patients and family members, as military vehicles surrounded the hospital.

One of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia, is “suffering from a stifling siege,” Gaza's Health Ministry said Friday after Israeli forces stormed inside and “forcibly” removed health workers, patients and family members, as military vehicles surrounded the hospital.

"The operating and surgical departments, laboratory, maintenance, and emergency units have been completely burned, and the fire is now spreading to the buildings," the ministry's statement said.

Ambulances have reportedly been dispatched to transfer the injured to the Indonesian Hospital as those inside continue to be removed.

"There are patients who are threatened with death at any moment due to the harsh conditions," the statement said.

In response to a request by NBC News, the Israel Defense Forces said it had targeted the hospital after receiving information about “the presence of terrorist infrastructure and operatives carrying out terror activities” inside. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hospital-gaza-siege-kamal-adwan-israel-evacuations-rcna185523

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