Israeli forces have bombed multiple medical facilities operated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Gaza, escalating tensions in the region and drawing sharp criticism from the international community. The attacks, which occurred overnight, have severely damaged critical healthcare infrastructure already strained by the ongoing conflict.
Mounting Humanitarian Crisis
The strikes reportedly hit clinics and storage units containing essential medical supplies, further crippling Gaza's ability to treat the wounded. WHO officials confirmed that at least three facilities were struck, with one being completely destroyed.
"This is an unconscionable attack on healthcare," said a WHO spokesperson. "These facilities were clearly marked and their coordinates shared with all parties to the conflict."
Global Response
The bombings have triggered widespread condemnation, with several nations calling for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. The European Union described the strikes as "a violation of international humanitarian law," while humanitarian organizations warn of catastrophic consequences for Gaza's civilian population.
- UK Foreign Secretary demands immediate ceasefire
- France calls for independent investigation
- Arab League to hold emergency summit
Escalating Conflict
The attacks come amid intensifying hostilities, with Palestinian militant groups continuing rocket fire into Israel and Israeli forces conducting daily airstrikes across Gaza. Civilian casualties on both sides continue to mount, with over 200 Palestinians and 12 Israelis reported killed in the past week alone.
Medical workers in Gaza describe increasingly desperate conditions, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties and running critically low on supplies. "We're performing surgeries without anesthesia," one doctor reported anonymously, fearing reprisals.
