Jordan condemns Israeli shelling near field hospital in southern Gaza, injuring nurse
LONDON: Jordan condemned the Israeli shelling near the Jordanian field hospital in southern Gaza on Wednesday.
The Jordan Nursing Council reported that a Jordanian nurse sustained injuries to his hand and left thigh from shrapnel that fell while he was providing care to Gazans in the hospital. The nurse's injury is not severe, and he will be transferred to Amman for treatment, the Jordanian Armed Forces said.
Dr. Hani Nawafleh, the secretary-general of the JNC, said the 'painful incident highlights sacrifices made by the Jordanian medical staff ... (who never) hesitated to support their Palestinian brethren and provide all possible support and healthcare' in the Gaza Strip.
He said that the Israeli attack near the hospital was a clear violation of all human values, according to the Petra news agency.
Nawafleh praised the dedication of the medical services and Jordan Armed Forces personnel and affirmed that Jordanian nursing staff will continue to provide humanitarian services.
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