Doctors for Human Rights condemns bombing at Nasser Hospital

A organization Doctors for Human Rights – Israel (PHRI) condemned the bombing of the Israeli Army to Nasser Hospital in Gaza, which killed at least six people today, classifying the act as “continuation of genocide” in the Gaza Strip.

“The genocide of Israel in Gaza continues under the pretext of a ceasefire. Repeated attacks on hospitals and health professionals are further devastating an already weakened health system, depriving Palestinians in Gaza of access to essential medical care and the possibility of recovering and living with dignity,” said the NGO in a statement.

Also the Islamist movement Hamas accused the Israeli army today of spreading “false narratives” and “lies” to justify the attack on Nasser Hospital and classified bombing as a “new war crime” against a medical facility protected by international law.

In a statement, Hamas responded to the Israeli army's allegations that the hospital and its surroundings were being used for military purposes and as a center of operations to conduct attacks against its forces.

PHRI has also criticised the “international inaction” against attacks on Gaza’s health system and has warned that they will continue “until those responsible are held accountable”.

The message was released after the bombing of Nasser Hospital in Gaza (south of Gaza), by the Israeli Army earlier today, who killed at least six people and injured another 30, including one child and medical team members.

Serious damage has already been accounted for in the surgical complex, which has made it unusable.

The Israeli military claims that the attack targeted “a high commander of Hamas” and that “measures were taken to minimise civilian casualties.”.

However, hospital staff reported that about 800 patients were hospitalized at the time of the attack and said they had received no notice or evacuation order from the building.

The bombing took place despite a ceasefire allegedly in force in Gaza over a year ago.