On day 386 of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, continuous and heavy artillery and air bombardments have devastated homes and neighborhoods, leaving 88 dead in recent hours.
Hospital Siege and Arrest of Medical Staff
The Israeli occupation forces set fire to civilian homes near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The Gaza Health Ministry has urgently appealed to international bodies for protection of patients and staff within the hospital. Reports confirm that Israeli occupation forces raided the facility, severing communication with medical personnel and patients sheltering inside. Additionally, all male medical staff and several injured individuals were reportedly detained and transported to undisclosed locations.
The aftermath of the Israeli occupation forces’ raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza following a two-day siege. pic.twitter.com/pWX1pT637P
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) October 26, 2024
Systematic Targeting of Kamal Adwan Hospital
Israeli occupation forces have reportedly inflicted extensive damage on Kamal Adwan Hospital’s facilities, confining the hospital director and several nurses within locked rooms. Ambulances on the premises were also burned, according to local media sources.
Escalation in Civilian Casualties, Forced Displacement
Ongoing strikes claimed the life of another Palestinian and injured others in the town of Al-Zawaida, with additional fatalities from strikes targeting homes in northern Jabalia. The Israeli military also razed residential buildings in central Rafah, southern Gaza, forcing mass displacement in the north.
Massacres and Forced Evacuations Continue in Jabalia and Northern Gaza
Israeli forces have intensified shelling and shootings in northern Gaza, particularly targeting Jabalia, where reports indicate systematic killings and forced evacuations.
22 Days of Blockade and Aggression in Northern Gaza
For the 22nd consecutive day, enemy forces maintained a strict siege on northern Gaza, blocking movement, assistance, and access to essential resources.
Ongoing Siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital
Since early Friday, Israeli forces have besieged and struck Kamal Adwan Hospital, rendering it non-operational. The Gaza Health Ministry warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis within the hospital as conditions decline.
Injuries Among Kamal Adwan Hospital Staff
Three Kamal Adwan medical staff members suffered gunshot wounds from Israeli forces, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate, confirmed by the hospital’s head nurse.
Two children in the intensive care unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital died due to generator failure and damage to the oxygen station. Medical reports indicated further casualties, including aid personnel, after an Israeli drone strike in the Al-Shati refugee camp.
Airstrikes Extend Across Gaza
Air raids struck the western Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, while artillery targeted eastern Al-Bureij in central Gaza. Northern Jabalia and Al-Saftawi areas also endured intense shelling alongside gunfire from Israeli military vehicles.
Targeted Attacks on Rafah and Central Gaza
Late Friday night, Israeli artillery bombarded Rafah city in southern Gaza, with further gunfire and shelling near the University College area in southern Gaza City and Al-Bureij in central Gaza.
10 Killed in Gaza City Strikes
Airstrikes on Al-Shati and nearby areas, including Al-Mashtal and the Al-Quds Open University area in Al-Nasr, killed ten civilians and injured others, marking an intensified assault on populated areas in western Gaza.
At gun point, lsrael continues to empty Northern Gaza Strip from its local residents. pic.twitter.com/nf2NaZeu7z
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) October 25, 2024
Source: News Agencies