Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills Teen in Wheelchair

Attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital deepens crisis amid ongoing conflict
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Posted Dec 5, 2024 2:22 PM CST
Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills Teen in Wheelchair
A body is recovered from the debris in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike at the Muwassi camp near Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Israeli airstrikes struck the camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, according...   (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

An Israeli drone strike targeted a hospital compound in northern Gaza on Thursday, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and injuring at least 12 others, including medical staff, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The incident occurred at Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few hospitals still operational in the region as Israel pursues a military campaign against Hamas. Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya claimed the drone specifically targeted patients and staff at the entrance and emergency areas.

Meanwhile, Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its military operations against Hamas. The group asserts that Israel has deliberately targeted infrastructure and impeded aid access, claiming these actions are beyond justification. The Biden administration has dismissed these accusations as "unfounded," while emphasizing the critical role of human rights organizations in addressing the consequences of the ongoing conflict. Deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel reiterated calls for Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and improve conditions in Gaza. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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