White House stresses patient protection after Israeli military enters Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital for 'targeted' operation
“Patients must be protected”, recalls the White House as the Israeli army entered Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza for a “targeted” operation
\n\nWhite House condemns “targeted” operation at Al-Shifa hospital
\n\nIn a tense diplomatic context, the White House recalled that “patients must be protected” regardless of the political and military context. This statement comes after a “targeted” operation carried out by the Israeli army within the hospital Al-Shifa of Gaza. The international community was alarmed by this operation, endangering the lives of patients and medical staff who work there.
\n\nThe situation at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
\n\nThe hospital Al-Shifa of Gaza is at the center of tensions between the Israeli army and Hamas. This medical facility, which is one of the few functioning in Gaza, was recently the scene of a “targeted” operation carried out by the Israeli army. The latter has attracted strong criticism because it endangers not only medical staff but also the many patients who are treated there.
\n\nReminder of fundamental humanitarian principles
\n\nThere White House, through its spokesperson, recalled that “patients must be protected”. This statement alludes to a basic principle of international humanitarian law, according to which health care facilities must not be used for military purposes and must be respected and protected by all parties involved in armed conflict.
\n\nThe reaction of the international community
\n \nThe international community condemned this operation and called for the protection of patients and hospital staff Al Shifa. The United Nations, through its Secretary-General, has called for an independent investigation into the incident. Human rights NGOs also expressed their concern and called for an end to these attacks on health infrastructure.
\n\nContinuation of the situation
\n\nAmid tensions, the necessary protection of patients remains an absolute priority, a principle that the White House wanted to remind. Respect for international humanitarian law is fundamental in these times of crisis and must guide the actions of the parties to the conflict, for the protection of the most vulnerable and respect for basic human rights.
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