ICRC: Israeli occupation forces have “obliterated” Gaza’s health care system

GAZA, Dec. 30 (YPA) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Monday the health care system in northern Gaza had been “obliterated” by Israeli occupation forces, with hospitals rendered “completely inoperable”.

“Repeated hostilities in and around hospitals have obliterated the health care system in northern Gaza, putting civilians at an unacceptably grave risk of going without lifesaving care,” the ICRC said in a statement.

It called for the respect and protection of medical facilities in line with international humanitarian law.

“This protection is a legal obligation and a moral imperative to preserve human life,” it added, saying hospitals were a lifeline for those sick or wounded in conflict.

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