NEW YORK, Jan 1 (Alliance News): The United Nations Human Rights Office has issued a condemnation of Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza, severely affecting the region’s health system.
The report, which covers attacks between October 12, 2023, and June 30, 2024, questions Israel’s adherence to international law, describing the destruction of medical facilities as a violation of human rights and war crimes.
The report details how the military operations, launched after October 7, 2023, have systematically dismantled Gaza’s health infrastructure.
It highlights the direct consequences of these actions, including the deaths of patients, medical staff, and civilians.
The UN asserts that targeting hospitals and healthcare areas, especially when they serve the wounded, qualifies as a breach of international law.
The Israeli military has justified the attacks by accusing Hamas of using hospitals for military operations.
However, the UN report casts doubt on these claims, noting that there is insufficient evidence to substantiate such allegations.
This criticism comes alongside similar condemnation from the World Health Organization and other humanitarian organizations.
