In a devastating turn of events, at least 500 Palestinians lost their lives in a massive explosion at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Palestinian authorities have attributed the tragic bombing to an Israeli airstrike, highlighting the ongoing tensions and the severe impact on civilian infrastructure. However, the Israeli military has countered these claims, stating that the incident resulted from a failed rocket launch by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
The aftermath of the blast has left the community in mourning, with injured individuals receiving critical care at Al-Shifa Hospital. CGTN Stringer has provided on-ground visuals showing the overwhelmed medical staff and the dire conditions faced by the wounded.
This incident underscores the fragile situation in the region and the urgent need for efforts towards de-escalation and protection of civilian lives.
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cgtn.com
