23-04-2025
Watch: UAE's field hospital in Gaza Strip hit by shrapnel amid Israeli bombing
The UAE's field hospital in Gaza's Rafah sustained damages during ongoing military operations, the Gallant Knight 3 announced on Tuesday.
In a video shared by its official account, visible damage can be seen on the tents, beds, tables and other vital equipment inside the field hospitals.
As per the authority, the hospital was hit by shrapnel from ongoing military operations in the area which damaged vital facilities and caused limited material losses.
The Operations Gallant Knight was setup after Israel began its attacks in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate 'Gallant Knight 3', a humanitarian operation to support Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip on November 5, 2025.
The field hospital, staffed by Emirati medical teams and volunteers, has treated over 50,489 patients and performed 1,228 surgeries. The UAE's efforts also include treating 1,000 children in the UAE and providing care for 1,000 cancer patients.
Since then, the UAE has also sent over 60,000 tonnes of aid, including food, shelter, and medical supplies as part of the mission.
The UAE has also donated 17 ambulances, set up 44 community kitchens, and built nine bakeries for essential food supplies. In response to the water crisis, the UAE has implemented six desalination plants, providing clean water to residents.
