Overview
- Israeli forces struck Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, claiming it housed a Hamas command and control center, but provided no evidence to support the claim.
- The strike destroyed the surgery building, emergency unit, oxygen generation station, and other key medical infrastructure, rendering the hospital non-functional.
- Patients, including critically ill individuals, were evacuated following a 20-minute warning from the Israeli military, with one reported fatality during the evacuation process.
- The attack is part of an intensified Israeli offensive, including the seizure of the strategic Morag corridor, which has further restricted movement and displaced thousands of Palestinians.
- International organizations warn of a collapsing healthcare system in Gaza, with dwindling medical supplies and only a few hospitals partially operational across the region.