Gaza – Today, the occupation forces arrested all the medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, in addition to a number of wounded and sick residents in the hospital that they stormed yesterday.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated in a statement that the occupation detained the women in one of the rooms inside the hospital without water or food. The Ministry appealed to international and international institutions and all concerned parties to intervene urgently to protect patients and medical personnel working there
Yesterday, Friday, the government media office in Gaza announced the interruption of communications with medical teams inside Kamal Adwan Hospital following the Israeli army’s storming of it.
The World Health Organization also announced that it had lost contact with this hospital, which was stormed by the Israeli army and arrested hundreds of patients, wounded, displaced people, and medical personnel, according to the Ministry of Health.
It is noteworthy that the occupation forces, after repeated bombardment the day before yesterday, Thursday, on Kamal Adwan Hospital, where approximately 600 people are present, including children, patients, and members of medical staff, yesterday stormed the health institution and forced everyone to gather in its courtyard.
This comes at a time when the health authorities in the Gaza Strip announced yesterday the death of two infants inside the intensive care department of Kamal Adwan Hospital after its generators stopped and the oxygen station was targeted by the occupation forces.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Civil Defense Service in Gaza announced on Saturday that it was unable to reach distress calls from citizens in the northern Gaza Strip. Their homes were bombed and burned due to its work being forcibly interrupted by attacks by the Israeli occupation army.
The agency said in a statement today that we are unable to respond to many calls and appeals that we receive from residential homes that were subjected to Israeli bombing and burning in the towns of Jabalia and Nazla in the northern Gaza Strip, adding that the civil defense is completely forcibly disabled due to the ongoing Israeli targeting and aggression in northern Gaza.
Last Wednesday, the Civil Defense announced that the Israeli army had suspended its services, targeted its crews, and threatened workers with direct targeting if they went to use their vehicles in ambulance and rescue operations.
The Israeli incursion and bombing of various areas of the North Gaza Governorate continues, coinciding with the continued efforts of the occupation army to empty the area of its residents through evacuation and forced displacement.
On October 5, the Israeli occupation army began unprecedented bombing operations on the camp and town of Jabalia and large areas in the northern Gaza Strip, before invading it the next day under the pretext of preventing the movement of Palestinian factions from regaining their strength in the region, while the Palestinians say that Israel wants to occupy the region and displace them. Its inhabitants.
With American support, since October 7, 2023, Israel has been waging a genocidal war on Gaza that left more than 143,000 Palestinians martyred and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing, amid massive destruction and famine that killed dozens of children and the elderly, in one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world. .
Tel Aviv continues this war, ignoring the UN Security Council resolution to end it immediately, and the orders of the International Court of Justice to take measures to prevent acts of genocide and improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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Interview with Dr. Noor Al-Jamal, Health Official in Gaza
Editor: Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Al-Jamal. Following the recent storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital by Israeli forces, can you describe the current situation regarding the medical staff and patients there?
Dr. Al-Jamal: Thank you for having me. The situation is extremely dire. As of today, all medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital have been arrested, along with several patients who were there seeking treatment. They are being detained in a room without access to basic necessities like food and water.
Editor: That sounds alarming. How has the Ministry of Health responded to this crisis?
Dr. Al-Jamal: We have issued an urgent appeal to international organizations, urging them to intervene and protect both patients and medical personnel. It’s critical that they recognize the severity of this situation, not only for those inside the hospital but also for all civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict.
Editor: You mentioned a loss of communication with the hospital. Can you elaborate on that?
Dr. Al-Jamal: Yes, just yesterday, we experienced a complete interruption in communications between medical teams and the Ministry of Health. The World Health Organization has also reported losing contact with the hospital. This disconnect only exacerbates the already challenging circumstances on the ground.
Editor: There are reports of casualties, including infants due to equipment failure in the hospital. Can you share more about that?
Dr. Al-Jamal: Tragically, two infants have died in the intensive care unit because the hospital’s generator failed after recent bombardments, and the oxygen supply was compromised. These are lives lost that could have been saved under different circumstances.
Editor: It’s a heartbreaking situation. What are the challenges currently faced by emergency services in Gaza?
Dr. Al-Jamal: The situation is perilous. The Palestinian Civil Defense Services have reported being unable to respond to distress calls due to ongoing attacks. This severely hampers their ability to assist civilians who are under threat from bombardments.
Editor: In light of these events, what message do you want to convey to the international community?
Dr. Al-Jamal: I urge the international community to take immediate action. We need humanitarian assistance, protection for medical facilities, and support for the civilians caught in this ongoing conflict. Lives depend on it. Thank you.
Editor: Thank you for your insights, Dr. Al-Jamal. We hope for a swift resolution to these pressing issues.
Een the medical teams inside Kamal Adwan Hospital and the outside world. This was compounded by the recent storming of the facility, which has made it incredibly difficult to assess the full extent of the situation. The World Health Organization has also reported losing contact with the hospital, raising further concerns about the safety of those trapped inside.
Editor: What are the immediate implications for patients and medical operations in Gaza due to these events?
Dr. Al-Jamal: The implications are catastrophic. Patients who require urgent medical care are left without assistance, especially vulnerable infants who depend on life-saving treatments. We have tragically lost two infants in the intensive care unit due to a power outage that impacted their oxygen supply. Our medical facilities are overwhelmed, and the attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital has made it almost impossible to provide the necessary support to those in need.
Editor: Given the critical state of healthcare in Gaza, what can the international community do to assist?
Dr. Al-Jamal: Immediate intervention is necessary. We need international bodies to pressure for the safe release of medical personnel and patients and to restore access to healthcare services. Aid organizations should be allowed to operate without fear of violence, and there must be an urgent effort to secure medical supplies and support to save lives. The humanitarian crisis cannot be ignored any longer.
Editor: Thank you, Dr. Al-Jamal, for sharing your insights during this incredibly challenging time. We wish you and your colleagues safety and strength in your efforts.
Dr. Al-Jamal: Thank you for bringing attention to this urgent issue.
