Several hospitals in Gaza “need to be evacuated so that the army can face Hamas, which has turned them into fortified positions.” An Israeli military spokesman said this in an interview with the foreign press. “Nothing justifies acts of war against health facilities,” said Martin Griffiths, United Nations humanitarian chief. “There can be no justification for acts of war in health facilities that leave them without power, food or water and the shooting of patients and civilians who try to escape.”
Saudi Arabia hosted an extraordinary summit between the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation “in response to the exceptional circumstances in Gaza.” Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip, fighting breaks out outside al-Shifa hospital, where Israel believes the central command of the Islamic faction led by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is located.
Since this morning at 9 a.m. (local time), the Israeli army has once again opened a humanitarian corridor along the Salah ad Din road to allow the population of the northern Gaza Strip to migrate to the south. The corridor will remain open for 7 hours until 4:00 p.m. (local time).
At least 50 people were killed in a school bombing. Israel denies there is an agreement to release imprisoned Palestinian women and children in exchange for 100 female prisoners and child hostages.
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