Amnesty International
just posted report it titles "Mounting Evidnece of Deliberate Attacks on Gaza Health Workers By Israeli Army." Of course, we've all seen the videos and photos and tally of number of medics, doctors and ambulance workers killed. Now:
An immediate investigation is needed into mounting evidence that the
Israel Defense Forces launched apparently deliberate attacks against
hospitals and health professionals in Gaza, which have left six medics
dead, said Amnesty International as it released disturbing testimonies from doctors, nurses, and ambulance personnel working in the area.
“The
harrowing descriptions by ambulance drivers and other medics of the
utterly impossible situation in which they have to work, with bombs and
bullets killing or injuring their colleagues as they try to save lives,
paint a grim reality of life in Gaza,” said Philip Luther, Middle East
and North Africa Director at Amnesty International.
“Even more
alarming is the mounting evidence that the Israeli army has targeted
health facilities or professionals. Such attacks are absolutely
prohibited by international law and would amount to war crimes. They
only add to the already compelling argument that the situation should be
referred to the International Criminal Court.”
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