In a controversial move amidst heightened tensions, Israel has released control of hospitals in Palestinian territories deemed less accessible to Hamas, sparking both criticism and concern.
The decision follows the release of several facilities, including the Shifa Hospital, by Israeli authorities, citing security risks associated with Hamas’s presence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the release of Dr. Nasser Abu Salmiya, the director of Shifa Hospital, linking it to security lapses and moral accountability for past incidents involving Israeli abductees.
“The release of the director of Shifa Hospital is a serious mistake and a moral failure. The place of this man, under whose responsibility our abductees were murdered and held, is in prison,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, known for his hard-right stance, also criticized Abu Salmiya’s release along with other terrorists, describing it as a “security abandonment.”
Amidst these developments, the humanitarian situation in Palestinian territories remains dire, with ongoing reports of casualties and a deepening hunger crisis. The latest death toll in Palestine underscores the tragic consequences of the conflict, further exacerbating the urgent need for humanitarian aid and intervention.
This contentious decision by Israel has reignited debates over security, humanitarian rights, and the complexities of governing healthcare facilities in conflict zones.
Read more: https://thelocaljournalist.com/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-hits-peru-coast-tsunami-warning-issued/
