Israeli warplanes struck a convoy evacuating from the north of Gaza to the south, as well as the gate of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, killing and injuring a yet-undetermined number of Palestinians seeking refuge, on 3 November. Israel killed at least 14 people in the strike on a convoy of refugees, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. The number of dead and injured in the hospital gate attack has yet to be determined, but graphic video footage of the incident showed dead bodies, a dead horse, damaged ambulance vehicles, and general devastation in front of the hospital. “This is Genocide. I swear to God this is genocide,” journalist Mahmoud Alhissi, who captured many of the videos at Al-Shifa, can be heard saying in one of his videos. Al Jazeera’s reporter on the ground described the scene as “total chaos.” The Gaza Ministry of Health said the attacks were targeted. The Palestinian Red Crescent (PCRS) also said its ambulance in front of Al-Shifa was targeted. “Our colleagues were saved by a miracle,” PCRS added in a tweet. The Israeli army has since confirmed that it attacked an ambulance…
Israel Attacks Ambulance Convoy and Hospital Gate, Killing and Injuring Many Palestinians
November 3, 2023
