Report Unveils Systematic Targeting and Detention of Palestinian Medical Workers by Israeli Forces Amid Gaza Conflict
LONDON, U.K. — Human rights organizations have alleged that the Israeli military is deliberately targeting Gaza’s health care system amid ongoing conflict, resulting in widespread detentions and damage to medical facilities that have left the sector in crisis. According to Healthcare Workers Watch, a Palestinian advocacy group, as of February, Israeli forces have detained 162 medical staff, including 20 doctors and several of Gaza’s top health specialists. The group’s reports highlight the removal of these workers from their hospital positions, worsening a health crisis exacerbated by recent military actions. Some 24 of these workers remain … Read more