Palestinian recovery teams uncover mass graves at Gaza hospitals following Israeli troops' withdrawal. UN officials call for independent investigations. Freelance journalist provides firsthand account. Controversy surrounds the discovery with accusations and denials. Impact of hospital closures on medical care access examined.
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Mass graves were uncovered at Gaza hospitals post-Israeli withdrawal, prompting UN calls for independent investigations.
Evidence of nearly 400 bodies in mass graves at Nasser Hospital raised concerns about alleged torture by Israeli forces.
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Israeli Attacks on Hospitals in Gaza
Israeli forces have targeted hospitals in Gaza during the Gaza war, claiming that these sites are used by Hamas for operations. Nasser Medical Complex in Hanunis was directly hit, leading to its functional shutdown. The hospital staff reported intense fighting, with videos showing the aftermath of tank fire. Post-withdrawal, mass graves were discovered, prompting UN calls for independent investigations.
Unearthing Mass Graves at Nasser Hospital
Investigations at Nasser Hospital revealed nearly 400 bodies in mass graves, some showing signs of torture and being buried alive. Palestinian Civil Defense highlighted the appalling conditions and described finding tied-up bodies. The IDF denied allegations, explaining their actions as necessary against Hamas, but evidence raised concerns.
Calls for International Investigations and Impact on Healthcare
The UN and White House called for investigations into the mass graves at Nasser and Al-Shifa Hospitals, seeking to probe war crimes. Palestinians await justice amidst the destruction of key hospitals. The attacks have severely disrupted healthcare access in Gaza, affecting supplies and medical care, with a dire impact on residents seeking treatment.
In early April, after Israeli troops withdrew from the area surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, Palestinian recovery teams were able to assess the destruction. And just last week, mass graves were uncovered on the hospital grounds. There’s been similar reports at Al-Shifa hospital in Northern Gaza as well.
United Nations officials are calling for independent investigations into the matter. A statement by the Israeli Defence Forces has said accusations that they had buried the bodies were "baseless and unfounded".
Freelance journalist Akram Al-Sattari has been reporting from the grounds of the Nasser Medical Complex. He spoke to Front Burner about what he witnessed.
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