Evacuation of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza
One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, is emptying out due to Israeli evacuation orders covering 84% of Gaza’s territory. Patients fear being caught in fighting or targeted by Israeli raids. Hospitals have been turned into battlegrounds during the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Key Points
- Israeli evacuation orders cover 84% of Gaza’s territory
- Patients and people fleeing Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital fear being caught in fighting
- MSF considering suspending wound care due to safety concerns
- Hospitals have been targets in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas
Pros
- Evacuation orders issued to protect civilians
- Efforts to dismantle Hamas infrastructure in the area
Cons
- Fear and uncertainty among patients and medical staff
- Displacement and overcrowding in tent camps with limited services