Muslim World League denounces Israeli shelling of Gaza hospital

The Israeli military shelled the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, prompting widespread condemnation from the Muslim World League, the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) said in a statement.

The League described the attack as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and called for the international community to hold Israel accountable.

The shelling is part of a broader pattern of Israeli violence in Gaza that has worsened the humanitarian crisis, the League said in a statement.

The League also criticized the targeting of tents housing displaced persons and the blocking of humanitarian aid, shelter materials, and medical supplies.

The Muslim World League commended a joint statement by foreign ministers from 18 countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, on the Gaza situation.

Background

The Nasser Medical Complex is one of the few remaining hospitals in Gaza that is still operational, despite being severely damaged in previous attacks.

The Israeli military has been conducting a campaign in Gaza that has resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life, amid rising tensions in the region.

What's at stake

The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with many civilians in need of medical care and other forms of assistance.

The international community has called for an end to the violence and for Israel to respect international humanitarian law.