Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Halts Operations, Escalates Conflict

Al-Ahli Hospital, Gaza's last fully functional facility in the north, was severely damaged after an Israeli airstrike, with claims of Hamas military use fueling international condemnation.

Israeli forces targeted Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, claiming it housed a Hamas command center, though Hamas denies the allegation and calls for an independent investigation.
The strike caused critical damage to the hospital's emergency and surgical units, forcing its closure and leaving patients and staff scrambling to evacuate with minimal notice.
A child receiving treatment died during the rushed evacuation, highlighting the human toll of the attack and the broader collapse of Gaza's healthcare system.
The hospital was one of the last major functioning medical facilities in northern Gaza, where most hospitals have been damaged or rendered inoperable during the ongoing conflict.
International organizations and humanitarian groups have condemned the attack, urging protection for medical infrastructure under international law as the humanitarian crisis deepens.