[News] Israel Bombs Convoy of 30 Ambulances in Gaza

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Israel Bombs Convoy of 30 Ambulances in GazaNovember 3, 2023
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On Friday, the Israeli state bombed a convoy of 30 ambulances from the
Palestinian Red Crescent and the Gaza-based Health Ministry that was
attempting to transport seriously injured people to the Rafah crossing.

As soon as it began its journey, however, the convoy was attacked by
Israeli planes in three places: on Al-Abbas and Al-Rashid streets, at the
Ansar roundabout, and at the Al Shifa hospital entrance.

Previously, this transfer of patients was reported to the International Red
Cross, with which the Palestinian Red Crescent and authorities established
coordination actions.

Despite the above, Israeli planes bombed the main entrance to Al-Shifa
hospital where an ambulance was parked.

This military action immediately produced some 60 victims, among whom were
patients, their families, ambulance crews, and displaced people who had
taken refuge in the hospital yards.

“Photos and videos show dozens of bodies of dead and injured people lying
on the ground, while citizens and ambulance crews were working to transport
the wounded inside the hospital,” the WAFA news agency reported.

“Israeli warplanes and artillery also targeted a convoy of ambulances
carrying wounded people, after they set off from the complex towards the
Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, with the aim of transporting
them for treatment in Egyptian hospitals,” it added.

“Gaza hospitals administration called on the International Red Cross to
accompany the convoy, Coordination was made for the passage of the convoy
without any targeting from the Israeli occupation forces," WAFA stated.

*The text reads, "Al Jazeera reports that an Israeli projectile hit the
entrance to Al Shifa hospital, in front of which a convoy of ambulances was
located. It is the largest hospital in Gaza. Many casualties are reported."*

"The convoy was targeted without any regard for international laws that
emphasize the need to protect hospitals, medical staff, and ambulances even
during wars," it recalled.

On Friday, Israeli warplanes also bombed the vicinity of Al-Quds Hospital
in the Tel Al-Hawa area, and the vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital in
Beit Lahia north of the Strip.

"In the past 28 days, Israel has been targeting Gaza's healthcare system,
including hospitals, medical centers, medical staff, paramedics, and
ambulances," the Palestinian Public Diplomacy recalled.

Since Oct. 7, the Israeli bombings have killed 136 paramedics and destroyed
126 hospitals, 50 medical centers, and 25 ambulances.
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