Israeli air strike destroys part of last functioning hospital in Gaza City

An Israeli air strike has destroyed part of the last functioning hospital in Gaza City, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry has said.
Witnesses said the strike destroyed the intensive care and surgery departments of Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital.
Video posted online appeared to show huge flames and smoke rising from the hospital after missiles hit a two-storey building. People, including some patients still in hospital beds, were filmed rushing away from the site.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the hospital contained a “command and control center used by Hamas”. No casualties were reported, according to Gaza’s civil emergency service.
The health ministry said the building was “completely destroyed”, leading to the “forced displacement of patients and hospital staff”.

Source: BBC | Language: English