Nov 11, 2023, 12:40 PM

Qatar calls for intl. intervention to protect Gazan hospital

Qatar calls for intl. intervention to protect Gazan hospital

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Qatar on Friday called on the international community to intervene urgently to protect Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical complex in Gaza whose courtyard has been struck by the Israeli regime, according to officials.

Medics and patients are also said to be in a state of fear due to constant explosions near the facility.

"Qatar warned against the clear intention of the Israeli occupation to commit a new massacre," the Foreign Ministry said, Anadolu Agency reported.

The ministry also added that it considers repeated provocations and targeting the hospital's surroundings and its outpatient clinic building as a "prelude to targeting the complex."

It called on the international community to swiftly intervene to protect the complex, where thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering.

The ministry reiterated its condemnation of Israeli bombardment of civilian structures including hospitals, schools, and refugee camps.

The war on Gaza started after the territory's Resistance movements waged a surprise attack against the occupying entity, dubbed Operation al-Aqsa Storm, in response to its decades-long campaign of bloodletting and devastation against Palestinians.

Over 11,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli aerial and ground attacks so far.

It has also imposed a complete siege on Gaza, cutting off fuel, electricity, food, and water to more than two million Palestinians living there.

Iran has repeatedly warned about the repercussions of the intensification of Israeli atrocities against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

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