Spokesperson says Israeli prime minister was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties
Health authorities in Gaza said Israeli forces surrounded and shelled the Indonesian hospital in the territory’s northern town of Beit Lahia at dawn on Saturday, reports Agence France-Presse . “Israeli tanks have completely surrounded the hospital, cut off electricity and shelled the hospital, targeting the second and third floors with artillery,” said the facility’s director, Marwan Sultan. He added: There are serious risks to medical staff and patients.
” In a statement, Gaza’s health ministry also said Israel had targeted the upper floors, adding there were “more than 40 patients and wounded in addition to the medical staff” present. “Heavy gunfire” towards the hospital and its courtyard had sparked a “state of great panic” among patients and staff, it added. Israel launched a new offensive in northern Gaza earlier this month, saying it was targeting Hamas fighters who were regrouping there.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel-Iran, Hezbollah conflict: middle ground on the Middle East is hurting Albanese’s Labor governmentA fast end to hostilities in the Middle East would suit the Albanese government as it tries to focus on cost of living.
Read more »
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches major strikes on Lebanon as White House says diplomacy ‘urgent’Israel says warplanes struck hundreds of multiple-rocket-launcher barrels; White House spokesperson says US is ‘afraid and concerned about potential escalation’
Read more »
UK urges Israel to show restraint amid fears Middle East conflict could spreadAttacks on Lebanese capital continue as many reported dead in Israeli airstrike on mosque in central Gaza
Read more »
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Amid Escalating Middle East ConflictIran has fired missiles into Israel, marking the second such attack this year. The Iranian government claims it's a response to the assassination of two key figures and warns against further conflict. Israeli officials condemn the attack and vow consequences.
Read more »
Tensions Soar in Middle East as Israel Responds to Iran Missile AttackFollowing a ballistic missile strike by Iran on Israel in response to an Israeli raid on Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel launched retaliatory attacks on both fronts. Ground incursions into Lebanon and airstrikes in Gaza resulted in casualties on both sides.
Read more »
What Israel and its neighbours want now as all-out war looms in the Middle EastMiddle East experts Mireille Rebeiz and Amnon Aran talk to The Conversation Weekly about the recent escalation in the Middle East.
Read more »