On May 16th, 2021, a deadly Israeli attack on medical personnel in Gaza shocked the world as eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying events that unfolded. The attack, which took place near the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, resulted in the deaths of several medics who were providing much-needed aid to the injured during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and devastation as Israeli airstrikes targeted the area around the hospital, where medics were working tirelessly to treat the wounded. One eyewitness, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, recounted how he saw a missile strike the ambulance where his brother was working, killing him instantly.
“The ambulance was clearly marked with the Red Crescent symbol, yet it was still targeted by Israeli forces,” the eyewitness said. “My brother was just trying to help those in need, and he paid with his life for it. It’s a senseless and cruel act of violence.”
Another eyewitness, a nurse who was working at the hospital at the time of the attack, described how she saw her colleagues being killed in front of her eyes. “We were overwhelmed with the number of casualties coming in, and we were doing our best to save as many lives as we could,” she said. “But then the airstrikes started, and the next thing I knew, my colleagues were lying dead on the ground. It was a nightmare.”
The attack on the medics has drawn condemnation from the international community, with many calling for an investigation into the incident. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also expressed its concern over the targeting of medical personnel in Gaza, emphasizing that they must be protected under international law.
In a statement, the WHO said, “Attacks on health care workers and facilities are a violation of international humanitarian law and must be condemned in the strongest terms. Medical personnel must be allowed to do their work without fear of being targeted.”
The deadly Israeli attack on medics in Gaza is just one of many tragic incidents that have occurred during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. As the violence continues to escalate, it is imperative that all parties involved prioritize the protection of civilians, including medical personnel who are risking their lives to save others.
Eyewitnesses to the attack on the medics in Gaza have bravely shared their stories in the hope of shedding light on the atrocities that are being committed in the region. Their accounts serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
