At a hospital in Khan Yunis, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army invaded and has continued military operations since then, eight people have died as a result of the operation, and approximately 200 patients are believed to have been left behind, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Health authorities are calling for patients to be transferred as soon as possible.
*We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 19, Japan time.
8 patients dead in Khan Yunis hospital, more likely to rise
The Israeli military launched an operation on the 15th of this month, claiming that Hamas fighters were active at Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis, and that the bodies of hostages may have been left there, and continued the operation on the 18th. Ta.
The Israeli military has announced that they have found weapons inside Nasser Hospital, and Defense Minister Gallant has said that they have so far captured approximately 70 Hamas fighters in an operation at the hospital.
Health officials in the Gaza Strip say 70 people have been detained, all of them medical staff, and eight patients have already died and dozens more have died as hospitals have been cut off and oxygen is cut off. The situation is believed to continue to be critical, with the possibility of death.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: 'No longer functioning as a hospital'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on social media on the 18th, ``Due to a week-long siege and ongoing operations, Nasser Hospital is no longer functioning as a hospital. There are at least 20 patients who need to be urgently transferred to a hospital for treatment.If we are late, their lives will be lost.''We are calling for the transfer of patients as soon as possible.
Gaza Strip health authorities say death toll rises to 28,985
Air strikes continue in various parts of the Gaza Strip, and on the 18th, health authorities in the Gaza Strip said that 127 people had been killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 28,985, and there is no hope to put an end to the casualties among residents. The situation continues to be unbearable.
Brazilian President Lula: ``It's not a war, it's a genocide''
Brazilian President Lula held a press conference on the 18th in Ethiopia, where he is visiting.
Regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel continues its military operations, President Lula said, ``What is happening is not a war, but a genocide,'' referring to Nazi Germany's Hitler, who once massacred Jews. he accused.
In addition, some countries have suspended funding from UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees), which provides assistance to the Gaza Strip, after some employees were suspected of being involved in attacks on Israel by the Islamic organization Hamas. ``How much political conscience do these countries have?'' he questioned.
In addition, President Lula stated, ``We must not stop supporting the people who have worked hard to build our nation for decades,'' and emphasized Brazil's intention to continue contributing funds to UNRWA. did.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'Jewish memory has been degraded'
In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ``President Lula compared Israel's fight against Hamas to the Holocaust, degraded the memory of the six million Jews who were massacred, and demonized the Jewish state. He should be ashamed. '' and strongly objected.