Egypt condemns Israeli airstrike on hospital in Gaza

IANS April 14, 2025 144 views

Egypt has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, calling it a serious breach of international norms. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry demanded an immediate cessation of military operations and swift humanitarian aid entry. Israel claims the strike targeted a Hamas command center within the hospital compound. The ongoing conflict has resulted in devastating human casualties, with over 50,000 Palestinians killed since October 7th.

"A grave violation of international humanitarian law" - Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Cairo, April 14: Egypt condemned the Israeli airstrike on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, describing the attack as a "grave violation of international humanitarian law and all international norms."

Key Points

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Egypt urges international community to halt Gaza hostilities

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Israeli strike targets hospital's surgical section

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Hamas accused of using facility for command center

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Palestinian death toll reaches 50,944 since October

In a statement by its Foreign Ministry, Egypt called for an immediate halt to all Israeli assaults on the Gaza Strip and the swift entry of humanitarian and relief aid into the besieged enclave, Xinhua news agency reported.

It also urged the international community to take concrete steps to end the hostilities, especially in light of regional and international efforts toward de-escalation and the revival of a ceasefire agreement.

Earlier in the day, the Israeli military said it targeted "a Hamas command and control center" located within the hospital compound.

In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency stated that Hamas operatives have been using the facility to coordinate attacks.

A medical staff member told Xinhua anonymously that the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning shortly before the strike.

The attack struck the hospital's surgical operations department and an oxygen generation unit, inflicting severe damage across multiple sections of the facility.

Israel ended a January ceasefire deal with Hamas and resumed military operations in Gaza on March 18. The health authorities in Gaza reported on Sunday that the Palestinian death toll since the start of the conflict on October 7, 2023, has reached 50,944, with 116,156 wounded.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 Hospitals should be safe zones for civilians. Regardless of military targets, the human cost is too high. Egypt is right to condemn this.
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Michael T.
While I understand Egypt's position, we can't ignore that Hamas has been documented using civilian infrastructure for military purposes. This is a tragic situation all around.
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Amina R.
The numbers are staggering - over 50,000 lives lost. When will the world wake up and demand real action? Egypt is one of the few voices speaking up for Palestinians.
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James L.
Respectfully, the article could provide more context about why Israel ended the ceasefire in March. Understanding both sides is crucial for balanced reporting.
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Nadia S.
My cousin works with Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. The stories she tells... no words can describe the suffering. Humanitarian aid MUST be allowed in immediately.
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David P.
The evacuation warning mentioned shows Israel at least tried to minimize casualties. Doesn't excuse the strike, but important context that's often left out of these reports.

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Gaza War Egypt Diplomacy Israel-Hamas Conflict Hospital Airstrike International Humanitarian Law
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