“We condemn in the strongest terms the bombing of a Gaza hospital, an egregious violation of international humanitarian law. The Gazan Health Ministry is reporting more than 500 Palestinians killed so far, many of them children, – with many more injured. 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.”
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Notes to editor
Notes to editor
Spokespeople are available for interview on request:
- Nadim Zaghloul, ActionAid Palestine Country Director
- Wisam Shweiki, Head of Programmes at ActionAid Palestine
- Gemma Guillen, Country Manager at ActionAid Spain in Palestine
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