Jerusalem Hospital in Gaza: Under Threat of Destruction

Jerusalem Hospital in Gaza is under threat of destruction after Israeli forces threatened to shell it. The hospital houses more than 400 patients and around 12,000 displaced civilians who have taken refuge there as a safe place.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society, which runs the hospital, said it had received threats from the Israeli side to shell the hospital and demand the immediate evacuation of the hospital.

The society added that the hospital houses patients of all ages, including children and pregnant women, in addition to displaced people as a result of the ongoing Israeli shelling.

The World Health Organization condemned the Israeli threats, calling them "unacceptable." The organization said that the possible shelling of the hospital would be a violation of international humanitarian law.

Israeli forces have been conducting an intensive bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip since October 10, killing more than 200 Palestinians, including 60 children.

Israeli Position

The Israeli army has not officially commented on the reports about its threat to shell Jerusalem Hospital.

Palestinian Position

Hamas, which controls Gaza, described the Israeli threat as a "war crime." The movement said that the possible shelling of the hospital would be a "new crime" against humanity.

International Calls

The United Nations and the international community called for an end to the Israeli threat to shell Jerusalem Hospital.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said that the possible shelling of the hospital would be a "serious violation" of international humanitarian law.

Conclusion

Jerusalem Hospital in Gaza is under threat of destruction after Israeli forces threatened to shell it. The hospital houses more than 400 patients and around 12,000 displaced civilians who have taken refuge there as a safe place.

These threats represent a serious violation of international humanitarian law, and the international community must take action to stop them.