Israel today forced those present in Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, including patients, displaced persons and medical staff, to evacuate through a single exit.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has stopped short of passing a Russia-backed resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, amid a second raid on the Strip’s largest medical complex – Al-Shifa Hospital – in 24 hours.
Up to 650 patients are in the health facility – including newborns and the critically injured – 200 to 500 health workers, as well as 1,500 internally displaced people who have been taking shelter since the war started more than a month ago.
The bombardment of Gaza continues as hospitals have been targeted over the past 24 hours, including snipers attacking patients inside the Al-Shifa Hospital.
Ketua Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus mengaku ‘amat terkejut’ dengan serangan maut dilancarkan Israel ke atas ambulans berhampiran hospital terbesar di Gaza semalam.
The Pardons Board should disclose the reasons behind its decision to grant ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a reduced prison sentence and fine, said Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh.
