Two Gaza hospitals forced to stop operations as Israeli offensive escalates

Israel accused of ‘deliberately and systematically’ targeting Strip’s healthcare system

Displaced Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee the northern Gaza Strip along the coastal road near Wadi Gaza. Photo: AP

Gaza’s health ministry has said two Gaza City hospitals have been taken out of service due to the escalation of Israel’s ground offensive and damage caused by continued Israeli bombing, as tanks advanced deeper into the territory.

The ministry said in a statement that Al-Rantissi Children’s Hospital had been badly damaged in an Israeli bombardment a few days ago. At the same time, it reported Israeli attacks in the vicinity of the nearby Eye Hospital, which forced the suspension of services ther

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