Episcopal Gaza Hospital Attacked Again
Al-Ahli suffered a devastating drone attack on June 5. This is the 8th attack on the hospital since the war in Gaza began. The strike killed 5 individuals, including three journalists and a father accompanying his son to the surgical unit. Thirty others were wounded in the assault, including four hospital staff.
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms, calling on military forces to respect the sanctity and protected status of hospitals in Gaza, and urging international leaders to enforce the Fourth Geneva Convention’s provisions safeguarding medical facilities, journalists, and civilians in general. Medical staff at Ahli hospital continue to care for the wounded, most of them innocent women and children. The statement urges people around the world to join in prayer and advocacy to end the deepening crisis, secure the release of all captives, ensure care for the wounded, and begin the long journey of healing and rebuilding what has been lost.
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