Israeli strikes have killed 57 medics in Gaza since Oct. 7: Health Ministry
GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – At least 57 Palestinian medics have been killed and 100 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since October 7, the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave has reported.
Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said 12 hospitals and 32 healthcare centers have been forced out of service due to the Israeli bombardment and lack of fuel.
“The Israeli occupation also destroyed 25 ambulances and forced them out of service,” he added.
Israel launched a relentless bombardment campaign on the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Hamas into Israeli border towns on October 7.
At least 5,087 Palestinians have been killed, including thousands of children.