Israel Intensifies Bombardment in Gaza: Over 50 Palestinians Killed, Including Medical Staff

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have escalated, targeting the Kamal Adwan Hospital and surrounding areas, leaving more than 50 Palestinians dead and dozens injured. Among the casualties are five members of the hospital’s medical staff, raising the death toll in Gaza to a staggering 45,426, according to local reports.

Hospital Attacked Amid Ongoing Crisis

Gaza’s Ministry of Health confirmed that Kamal Adwan, the last operational hospital in the region, has been set ablaze by Israeli forces. This attack further cripples the already devastated healthcare system in Gaza, which has been struggling to cope with the onslaught. The harsh winter conditions have compounded the suffering, leaving displaced Palestinians vulnerable, as humanitarian aid remains inaccessible.

In the past 72 hours alone, four children have succumbed to the cold due to the lack of shelter and resources. The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed grave concern, stating that the destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure amounts to a severe humanitarian crisis. “What is happening in Gaza’s hospitals is extremely alarming,” said a WHO representative.

War Crimes Allegations

Hamas has accused Israel of deliberately targeting health facilities and using the destruction of healthcare systems as a war tactic. According to Hamas officials, the attacks on medical centers and the worsening food crisis are part of a broader strategy to subjugate Palestinians. “Israel is using starvation and the collapse of healthcare as weapons of war against our people,” a Hamas spokesperson stated.

The group has called for international action, urging global organizations to hold Israel accountable for violations of international law and alleged war crimes.

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

The ongoing conflict has left Gaza’s residents in dire straits. With the last remaining hospital now incapacitated, access to critical medical care is virtually nonexistent. Aid organizations have been unable to deliver essential supplies due to the continued blockade and airstrikes.

The combination of cold weather, lack of shelter, and food shortages has created a catastrophic humanitarian situation. Calls for a ceasefire and the restoration of aid have grown louder, but concrete actions from the international community remain elusive.

Global Implications

The destruction in Gaza has drawn widespread condemnation, with human rights organizations labeling the attacks as violations of international law. However, despite the growing calls for accountability, tangible measures against Israel’s actions have yet to materialize