Evacuation of Gaza Hospital
One of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days after Israel ordered the evacuation of nearby areas. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah is the main hospital serving central Gaza.
Key Points
- Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah is one of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals
- Israel ordered the evacuation of nearby areas which has led to the hospital emptying out
- Patients, staff, and people sheltering there fear the hospital may be engulfed in fighting