GAZA CITY: Israeli army forces arrested a number of patients during a transfer between hospitals in the Gaza Strip, according to reports from Palestinian media. The incident involved the apprehension of four patients, one of whom is critically ill, as they were being moved from the Indonesian Hospital in the northern part of the territory to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the arrests took place last night and involved a total of ten patients being transported for medical reasons. The report highlights the severe impact on medical care in the area, as one of the arrested patients is in critical condition, raising concerns over their health and safety amid ongoing tensions.

In a related development, the Israeli army reportedly set fire to Kamal Adwan Hospital, also located in the northern Gaza Strip. This attack resulted in the deaths of numerous individuals, including both patients and medical staff. The hospital’s personnel, including doctors, paramedics, and nurses, were reportedly arrested, forced to remove their clothing, and subsequently taken to undisclosed locations. The actions have intensified the already dire humanitarian situation in the region, drawing condemnation from various human rights organizations.

The developments come amid escalating violence and humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip, where medical facilities and personnel have increasingly become targets in the ongoing conflict, exacerbating the difficulties in providing essential healthcare to the population.