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Israeli Air Strike Heavily Damages Gaza’s Al-Ahli Hospital

The attack, targeting an alleged Hamas command center, destroyed critical hospital infrastructure and forced the evacuation of patients and staff.

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Volunteers and emergency workers search for bodies and survivors from the rubble of the Manoun family's house after it was targeted by an Israeli army strike in Jabalia al-Balad, Gaza City, Sunday, April 13, 2025.
People check the destruction in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City on April 13, 2025.

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.