Gaza Herald – Israeli airstrikes on Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night forced 40 hospitalized patients to flee, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The hospital was hit three times within minutes, disrupting critical care and endangering lives.
Al-Rantisi Hospital is the only specialized pediatric facility in the Gaza Strip, housing 80 patients across various specialties, including four pediatric intensive care units and eight neonatal intensive care units.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of Israeli military actions targeting healthcare facilities in Gaza. Since the beginning of the genocide, Dozens of hospitals and clinics have been destroyed, severely crippling the healthcare system.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented numerous attacks on health facilities, resulting in the deaths of healthcare workers and patients alike. These actions have been widely condemned by international human rights organizations as violations of international law.
The attack on Al-Rantisi Hospital underscores the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. With hospitals overwhelmed and essential medical supplies dwindling, the civilian population faces increasing risks. The international community has called for immediate action to protect healthcare facilities and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
