Al-Aqsa Hospital massacre
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On 14 October 2024, the Israeli military bombed tents within the grounds of the Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip. At least four people were confirmed killed in the attack and at least 70 injured after a major fire broke out, though the death toll is expected to rise.[1][2] A reporter on the scene stated the bombing caused gas cylinders to explode.[3] Footage that could not immediately be verified showed tents on fire while people tried "helplessly" to put them out.[4][5] A widely shared video of the blaze appeared to show at least one person lying on a bed, burning alive.[6] Without evidence, the Israeli military stated it had bombed a "command centre" in the hospital.[7] Around one million are estimated to be sheltering in Deir el-Balah.[8]
In reaction, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee stated, "The United States is directly responsible for the unfolding massacre at the Al-Aqsa Hospital, and for all the lives lost during this genocide."[9]
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References
- ^ "Footage shows explosion, blazing fire at scene of Israeli hospital attack". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "At least 4 confirmed killed, 70 injured, in Israeli hospital attack". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Masih, Niha; Pannett, Rachel; Harb, Hajar. "Deadly Israeli strike burns tents of displaced people at Gaza hospital". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Palestinians report several dead in strike on hospital compound in Deir Al-Balah". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Deadly Israeli strike hits hospital tent camp in Gaza". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Masih, Niha; Harb, Hajar; Parker, Claire (2024-10-14). "Israeli strike at Gaza's al-Aqsa Hospital burns tents, killing at least 4". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Israeli military claims it struck Hamas command centre in Gaza hospital". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "3 killed as Israeli air strikes hit tents of displaced people in Gaza". India Today. Reuters. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Massacre in Gaza, Israel Burns Palestinians Alive". American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
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