Hamas declares 200 dead in attack on Gaza hospital attributed to Israel, the latter denies responsibility

Hamas claim: 200 deaths following attack on Gaza hospital

\n\nTHE Hamas announced that at least 200 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a medical facility in the Gaza Strip. Israeli officials deny the accusations, saying none of their planes carried out a strike on the hospital in question.\n\n

The circumstances according to Hamas

\n\nAccording to Hamas sources, an airstrike targeted a hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 200 people and injuring many others. A Hamas spokesman said the airstrike took place overnight, when the hospital was full of patients and medical staff.\n\nHowever, it is difficult to independently verify these allegations, while human rights organizations and other parties involved in the conflict are calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged incident.\n\n

Israel's position

\n\nIsrael formally denied instigating the attack, saying it was only targeting Hamas military structures and doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties. The Israeli Defense Forces clarified that they did not target the hospital mentioned by Hamas; They suggest the damage could be the result of Hamas missiles failing to hit their target. \n\nThis situation is a painful reminder of the perpetual tensions that shake the region. Despite Hamas' assertion and denials ofIsrael, the truth of the events still remains to be clarified. International organizations are calling for an independent investigation to establish the exact facts.\n\n

International reactions

\n\nThese allegations, if proven to be true, could constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law. The United Nations, as well as various non-governmental organizations, have called for an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances of this strike.\n\nUltimately, no matter who is responsible, it is the innocent civilians of the Gaza Strip who pay the highest price in this decades-long conflict. It is imperative that all parties involved respect the principles of international humanitarian law to protect the lives and dignity of civilians. \n\n