RAMALLAH, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 (WAFA) - ActionAid International, a global federation, today strongly condemned Israel’s bombing of the Baptist Hospital in Gaza that killed hundreds of people taking shelter at the hospital.

"We condemn in the strongest terms the bombing of a Gaza hospital, an egregious violation of international humanitarian law,” it said in a statement.

“Hospitals in Gaza are seen as a place of safety and refuge for many civilians seeking shelter during continuous bombardment. This compounds the already dire humanitarian situation facing so many Gazans – where can they go to be safe? It is imperative that the international community unites to hold those responsible accountable. We cannot be clearer; civilians must be protected under humanitarian law – they are not a target,” it said.

M.K.