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Days of Palestine
20-05-2025
- Health
- Days of Palestine
IOF Bombs Indonesian Hospital, Destroys Its Power Generators
DaysofPal- The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced today, Sunday, a complete power outage at the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, following a direct attack by Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on the hospital's electricity generators. In a press statement, the ministry said that 'targeting the generators means a complete halt to medical services inside the hospital,' describing this act as an assault on the lifeline of healthcare services and an attempt to shut down medical facilities in the Gaza Strip. Dire Warnings from the Ministry of Health The ministry warned of catastrophic scenarios threatening the lives of patients and the wounded, emphasizing that the repeated targeting of healthcare infrastructure endangers thousands of lives and constitutes a war crime under international law. Siege and Targeting of the Hospital Early Sunday morning, the IOF surrounded the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia, northern Gaza, with drones and fired live ammunition at its surroundings. The hospital's director, Marwan Al-Sultan, confirmed in a statement that 'the occupation is besieging the Indonesian Hospital with drones and firing bullets at anyone who moves' within its vicinity. He added that drones belonging to the IOF targeted the intensive care unit of the hospital with gunfire. Al-Sultan reported that one patient was shot with live ammunition by the occupation forces, and doctors were unable to complete a surgical operation 'due to the dangerous situation.' Escalation Against Medical Facilities In the same context, the Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that the IOF has intensified its targeting and siege of the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza since early Sunday morning. The ministry noted that this escalation follows days of taking the European Gaza Hospital out of service. It highlighted a state of panic and confusion among patients, the wounded, and medical staff at the Indonesian Hospital due to the siege and attacks by the IOF, 'which impedes the provision of emergency healthcare.' The ministry also pointed out that 'besieging the hospital prevents the arrival of the wounded, amid increasing massacres against civilians in northern Gaza.' Two patients were injured while attempting to leave the hospital. A Call for International Action The Ministry of Health reiterated that the systematic targeting of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Gaza violated international humanitarian law and demanded urgent intervention by the international community to protect medical institutions and ensure the safety of patients and medical personnel. Shortlink for this post:
Days of Palestine
19-05-2025
- Health
- Days of Palestine
All North Gaza's Public Hospitals Now Out of Service Due to Israeli Attacks
DayofPal– All North Gaza's public hospitals are now out of service after relentless Israeli airstrikes attacked medical facilities in the area, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sunday. This announcement came after Israel targeted and besieged the Indonesian Hospital, the only functional medical facility in the area, early morning. 'A state of panic and confusion has prevailed among patients, the wounded, and medical staff, hindering the provision of emergency healthcare,' the Health Ministry said this morning following the Israeli attack on the hospital. It added that two patients were injured while trying to leave the hospital as the Israeli siege blocked the wounded exit. Marwan Al-Sultan, Director of the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, reported that the facility is under total siege, with gunfire continuing to target anyone on the move, adding that the Israeli forces have also attacked the hospital's intensive care unit. Al-Sultan said the situation is 'catastrophic, and several hospital staff members have lost family members.' Dr. Mohammed Zaqout, Director General of Hospitals, stated that Israel is 'deliberately killing the wounded by blocking their access to hospitals and directly targeting patients, the injured, and medical teams inside the facilities.' In a statement to Al Jazeera, he said that Israeli drones opened fire directly at the intensive care unit in the Indonesian Hospital, with four patients currently being treated in the ICU, while two others urgently needing intensive care. Not far from the Indonesian is the Al-Awda Hospital, which has been hit by Israeli shelling and drone strikes, endangering the lives of patients, the wounded, and medical staff. Meanwhile, the European Gaza Hospital was struck by 14 missiles, destroying its infrastructure and oxygen lines, severely complicating any effort to restore its operation. The Israeli occupation continues to block the entry of foreign medical delegations who are essential for performing specialized and complex surgeries for the wounded. He also warned thT intensive care, surgical, and emergency departments are operating under catastrophic conditions due to a severe shortage of life-saving medications and medical supplies. The prevention of food supplies and the famine outbreak have led to the deaths of 57 children, with increasing cases of immune deficiency and chronic diarrhea among the youngsters, he uncovered. Shortlink for this post:
Malaysian Reserve
18-05-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
UOSSM Canada appeals for an immediate end to the drone attacks and targeted bombing, and to lift the siege on the Indonesian Hospital, one of the few remaining hospitals in North Gaza, and demands imm
Where: Aviation Hall B, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8, Canada. Conference Time: 5:45 PM MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2025 /CNW/ – UOSSM Canada is appealing to the international community to demand an immediate end to the drone attacks, bombings, and of the siege laid on the Indonesian Hospital on May 16, 2025. Over the past 24 hours, the Indonesian hospital has been surrounded by armed drones, firing at anyone in the vicinity, and at patients, one of whom has been killed. The hospital, operated jointly by UOSSM Canada and UOSSM USA, is now the last lifeline for hundreds of wounded civilians in desperate need of surgical and medical care. The Indonesian Hospital was serving 500 patients daily when the Israeli army demanded evacuation last week, forcing sick and disabled patients with iv poles, oxygen masks, open wounds, and amputations out onto the street – only 40 people remain in the hospital and doctors and medical staff are refusing to leave. Security threats, drone attacks, and a complete blockade of entry and exit have rendered the hospital entirely non-operational. The surroundings of the hospital have been targeted so closely as to cause walls to crack and ceilings to collapse. Attempts to reach or evacuate wounded individuals in the hospital's vicinity have been met with live fire, effectively turning the facility into a kill zone for the most vulnerable. ''Quadcopter' drones are surrounding us. An Israeli drone targeted a person near the hospital, which is located in the northern Gaza Strip. Up until now, we have been unable to move to rescue him. The drones are firing at anyone who moves in the vicinity of the hospital and are preventing entry and exit.' said Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, Hospital Director. UOSSM is calling on all governments, international humanitarian organizations, and UN agencies to respect the sanctity of life and international law and immediately stop the drone attacks. We call for the safe reopening of the Indonesian Hospital. The Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law, including Article 12 of the First Geneva Convention, clearly state that 'medical units must be respected and protected at all times and shall not be the object of attack.' Furthermore, every patient has the right to receive medical treatment without delay or discrimination, as affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the World Medical Association's Declaration of Geneva. Finally, international monitors are urgently needed to prevent further illegal attacks and to document what has occurred. All this is happening in the context of a larger siege on Gaza. The 77-day complete blockade of food and humanitarian supplies means that many are dying daily from lack of medical care, food, water, and electricity. UOSSM Canada and Islamic Relief Canada reiterate: Healthcare is not a target. Hospitals must be protected. Patients must be treated. All lives must be equally valued. We call on the Canadian government, the United Nations, and all people of conscience to use every diplomatic and humanitarian effort to demand the immediate cessation of drone attacks and live fire and to lift the siege on the Indonesian Hospital. Speakers: Dr. Aliya Khan Dr. Catherine Clase Dr. Maher Saqqur Dr. Anas Al Kassem Dr. Amgad Al Sherief Signed By:UOSSM Canada
Cision Canada
18-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
UOSSM Canada appeals for an immediate end to the drone attacks and targeted bombing, and to lift the siege on the Indonesian Hospital, one of the few remaining hospitals in North Gaza, and demands immediate access to international monitors to document and report on recent events at the Indonesian Hospital
Where: Aviation Hall B, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8, Canada. Conference Time: 5:45 PM MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2025 /CNW/ - UOSSM Canada is appealing to the international community to demand an immediate end to the drone attacks, bombings, and of the siege laid on the Indonesian Hospital on May 16, 2025. Over the past 24 hours, the Indonesian hospital has been surrounded by armed drones, firing at anyone in the vicinity, and at patients, one of whom has been killed. The hospital, operated jointly by UOSSM Canada and UOSSM USA, is now the last lifeline for hundreds of wounded civilians in desperate need of surgical and medical care. The Indonesian Hospital was serving 500 patients daily when the Israeli army demanded evacuation last week, forcing sick and disabled patients with iv poles, oxygen masks, open wounds, and amputations out onto the street – only 40 people remain in the hospital and doctors and medical staff are refusing to leave. Security threats, drone attacks, and a complete blockade of entry and exit have rendered the hospital entirely non-operational. The surroundings of the hospital have been targeted so closely as to cause walls to crack and ceilings to collapse. Attempts to reach or evacuate wounded individuals in the hospital's vicinity have been met with live fire, effectively turning the facility into a kill zone for the most vulnerable. "'Quadcopter' drones are surrounding us. An Israeli drone targeted a person near the hospital, which is located in the northern Gaza Strip. Up until now, we have been unable to move to rescue him. The drones are firing at anyone who moves in the vicinity of the hospital and are preventing entry and exit." said Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, Hospital Director. UOSSM is calling on all governments, international humanitarian organizations, and UN agencies to respect the sanctity of life and international law and immediately stop the drone attacks. We call for the safe reopening of the Indonesian Hospital. The Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law, including Article 12 of the First Geneva Convention, clearly state that "medical units must be respected and protected at all times and shall not be the object of attack." Furthermore, every patient has the right to receive medical treatment without delay or discrimination, as affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the World Medical Association's Declaration of Geneva. Finally, international monitors are urgently needed to prevent further illegal attacks and to document what has occurred. All this is happening in the context of a larger siege on Gaza. The 77-day complete blockade of food and humanitarian supplies means that many are dying daily from lack of medical care, food, water, and electricity. UOSSM Canada and Islamic Relief Canada reiterate: Healthcare is not a target. Hospitals must be protected. Patients must be treated. All lives must be equally valued. We call on the Canadian government, the United Nations, and all people of conscience to use every diplomatic and humanitarian effort to demand the immediate cessation of drone attacks and live fire and to lift the siege on the Indonesian Hospital. Speakers: Dr. Aliya Khan Dr. Catherine Clase Dr. Maher Saqqur Dr. Anas Al Kassem Dr. Amgad Al Sherief Signed By: UOSSM Canada
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
UOSSM Canada appeals for an immediate end to the drone attacks and targeted bombing, and to lift the siege on the Indonesian Hospital, one of the few remaining hospitals in North Gaza, and demands immediate access to international monitors to document and report on recent events at the Indonesian Hospital
Where: Aviation Hall B, The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8, Canada. Conference Time: 5:45 PM MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2025 /CNW/ - UOSSM Canada is appealing to the international community to demand an immediate end to the drone attacks, bombings, and of the siege laid on the Indonesian Hospital on May 16, 2025. Over the past 24 hours, the Indonesian hospital has been surrounded by armed drones, firing at anyone in the vicinity, and at patients, one of whom has been killed. The hospital, operated jointly by UOSSM Canada and UOSSM USA, is now the last lifeline for hundreds of wounded civilians in desperate need of surgical and medical care. The Indonesian Hospital was serving 500 patients daily when the Israeli army demanded evacuation last week, forcing sick and disabled patients with iv poles, oxygen masks, open wounds, and amputations out onto the street – only 40 people remain in the hospital and doctors and medical staff are refusing to leave. Security threats, drone attacks, and a complete blockade of entry and exit have rendered the hospital entirely non-operational. The surroundings of the hospital have been targeted so closely as to cause walls to crack and ceilings to collapse. Attempts to reach or evacuate wounded individuals in the hospital's vicinity have been met with live fire, effectively turning the facility into a kill zone for the most vulnerable. "'Quadcopter' drones are surrounding us. An Israeli drone targeted a person near the hospital, which is located in the northern Gaza Strip. Up until now, we have been unable to move to rescue him. The drones are firing at anyone who moves in the vicinity of the hospital and are preventing entry and exit." said Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, Hospital Director. UOSSM is calling on all governments, international humanitarian organizations, and UN agencies to respect the sanctity of life and international law and immediately stop the drone attacks. We call for the safe reopening of the Indonesian Hospital. The Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law, including Article 12 of the First Geneva Convention, clearly state that "medical units must be respected and protected at all times and shall not be the object of attack." Furthermore, every patient has the right to receive medical treatment without delay or discrimination, as affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the World Medical Association's Declaration of Geneva. Finally, international monitors are urgently needed to prevent further illegal attacks and to document what has occurred. All this is happening in the context of a larger siege on Gaza. The 77-day complete blockade of food and humanitarian supplies means that many are dying daily from lack of medical care, food, water, and electricity. UOSSM Canada and Islamic Relief Canada reiterate: Healthcare is not a target. Hospitals must be protected. Patients must be treated. All lives must be equally valued. We call on the Canadian government, the United Nations, and all people of conscience to use every diplomatic and humanitarian effort to demand the immediate cessation of drone attacks and live fire and to lift the siege on the Indonesian Hospital. Speakers: Dr. Aliya Khan Dr. Catherine Clase Dr. Maher Saqqur Dr. Anas Al Kassem Dr. Amgad Al Sherief Signed By:UOSSM Canada SOURCE UOSSM Canada View original content to download multimedia:
