International reports document the targeting of health facilities in the Gaza Strip
Recent international reports have announced the recording of nearly one thousand attacks targeting health facilities in the Gaza Strip since October 2023. These statistics come in light of the ongoing difficult humanitarian conditions experienced by the Strip, which has raised widespread concern among international organizations and the international community.
Reports indicated that these attacks have resulted in the deaths of more than one thousand people, including medical personnel and patients who were receiving treatment within these facilities. These operations have also led to a large number of hospitals and health centers being put out of service, further increasing the suffering of civilians in accessing necessary medical care.
International health institutions emphasize that targeting hospitals and medical centers constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law, which mandates special protection for health facilities and medical staff during times of conflict. These organizations call for an end to these attacks and for ensuring the unimpeded delivery of medical aid to those in need.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following these humanitarian developments with great concern, as it continues its diplomatic and relief efforts to support the Palestinian people. The Kingdom consistently stresses in its official statements the necessity of protecting civilians and vital facilities, and calls upon the international community to assume its responsibilities to end this escalating humanitarian crisis.