On April 15, 2025, the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza led to a tragic airstrike on the Kuwait Specialty Field Hospital, killing a security guard and injuring ten patients, according to Dr. Suhaib al-Hamss, the facility's director. This incident follows a controversial strike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, where Israel claimed to target a Hamas command center without presenting evidence of military activity at the time.
Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza Field Hospital, Claims Lives of Security Guard and Patients
Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza Field Hospital, Claims Lives of Security Guard and Patients
In a harrowing incident, an Israeli strike on a Gaza field hospital resulted in casualties, dominating recent headlines and raising humanitarian concerns.
Dr. al-Hamss reported that the guard lost his life while protecting the hospital entrance, and among the injured, four are in serious condition. He described the airstrike as immensely powerful, stating the force caused extensive damage to the facility. The attack is part of a broader Israeli military campaign that has severely impacted Gaza's healthcare infrastructure, with the World Health Organization reporting that 33 out of 36 hospitals have sustained damage, limiting essential medical services for the enclave's residents.
Despite accusations from Israel that Hamas militarizes health facilities, Dr. al-Hamss emphasized that the hospital solely engages in medical work and that its location was communicated to Israeli authorities ahead of time. The facilities cater to over 3,500 patients daily, providing crucial medical care amid the ongoing crisis and the severe blockade of aid.
As the situation remains dire, the healthcare system in Gaza faces further strain due to a looming medicine shortage, exacerbated by recent restrictions on aid deliveries.
Patrick Kingsley contributed reporting to this article. Adam Rasgon, a reporter in Jerusalem, specializes in Israeli and Palestinian affairs.
Despite accusations from Israel that Hamas militarizes health facilities, Dr. al-Hamss emphasized that the hospital solely engages in medical work and that its location was communicated to Israeli authorities ahead of time. The facilities cater to over 3,500 patients daily, providing crucial medical care amid the ongoing crisis and the severe blockade of aid.
As the situation remains dire, the healthcare system in Gaza faces further strain due to a looming medicine shortage, exacerbated by recent restrictions on aid deliveries.
Patrick Kingsley contributed reporting to this article. Adam Rasgon, a reporter in Jerusalem, specializes in Israeli and Palestinian affairs.
