Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is horrified by yet another atrocity in the making in northern Gaza, after the Israeli military invaded Kamal Adwan Hospital this morning.
It has been reported that Israeli forces have destroyed the hospital’s oxygen station, and it is feared that patients are already dying, with healthcare workers left stranded without access to vital medical resources.
The Israeli military has also reportedly detained hundreds of patients, medical staff and displaced people who were sheltering in the hospital and the World Health Organization reports that it has lost contact with the hospital. We fear deeply for what will happen to those inside.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health report: “The situation inside the hospital is catastrophic in every sense of the word.”
Fikr Shalltoot, MAP’s Gaza Director, said: “This assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital is yet another atrocity by Israel that is eradicating Palestinian life in Gaza. Patients in need of lifesaving care are now left helpless under siege. Healthcare workers, who should be able to provide care with dignity, are now fearing for their lives.”
For over a year, the world has watched passively as the Israeli military has systematically dismantled Gaza’s health system. A UN investigation has confirmed that through its attacks on healthcare personnel and facilities Israel is committing war crimes, including the crime against humanity of extermination.
Despite overwhelming evidence, the UK government has routinely failed to condemn these atrocities or take meaningful action to ensure Israel ends its violations of international law. Through its continued arms sales and diplomatic support to Israel, the UK remains complicit in the extermination of Palestinians.
History is watching. The UK must not be an ally to atrocities.
We therefore call on the UK government to take immediate steps to protect Palestinians by halting all arms transfers to Israel, condemning these acts in the strongest terms, and ensuring those responsible are held swiftly and fully accountable.