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Israel's Siege on Gaza Hospitals Sparks Global Outrage

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Discover the shocking events unfolding as Israel's actions in Gaza stir up controversy and humanitarian concerns. #Israel #Gaza #HospitalSiege

In a dramatic turn of events, Israel has launched a fierce attack on multiple hospitals in Gaza, leading to the death and detention of hundreds. The Al-Shifa operation, one of the largest battles in the ongoing conflict, has raised international alarm over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Calls are mounting for a reassessment of support for Israel, with employees of the Max Planck Society urging the organization to reconsider its stance in light of the genocidal actions in Gaza.

Reports of Israeli forces besieging hospitals in Khan Younis have shocked the world, with medical teams pinned down under heavy gunfire. Palestinians fleeing the raids describe harrowing scenes of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies. The Palestinian Red Crescent has condemned Israel's actions, highlighting the dire situation faced by medical workers and patients under siege.

As the siege continues, Israel's demand for the evacuation of staff and patients from Gaza hospitals remains a point of contention. In a tragic turn of events, one medical worker has already been reported killed during the assaults on Al-Amal and Nasser Hospitals. The Red Crescent reports that medics are trapped under Israeli gunfire, facing grave risks as they struggle to provide care amidst the chaos.

In a stark reminder of the brutality of war, the siege on Gaza hospitals by Israeli forces highlights the urgent need for international intervention to protect innocent lives. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has once again plunged the region into turmoil, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. As the world watches in horror, the plight of Gaza hospitals and their courageous medical teams serves as a sobering reminder of the high human cost of war.

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Israel kills and detains hundreds in Gaza hospital raid (Financial Times)

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The Max Planck Society must end its unconditional support for Israel (Aljazeera.com)

An open letter by employees calls on the MPS to reconsider its stance on Israel in view of Israeli genocidal actions.

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Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands evacuations ... (Reuters)

Israeli forces besieged two more Gaza hospitals on Sunday, pinning down medical teams under heavy gunfire, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, and Israel ...

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Israel-Hamas war: Palestinians describe raid around Gaza hospital (The Associated Press)

Palestinians who fled an ongoing Israeli raid of Gaza's main hospital have told The Associated Press of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.

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Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands evacuation (The New Arab)

Israel has besieged the Al-Amal and Nasser Hospitals in Khan Younis, killing at least one medical worker, while continuing a deadly assault on Al-Shifa ...

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Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, Palestinian Red Crescent ... (FRANCE 24)

Israeli forces besieged two more Gaza hospitals on Sunday, pinning down medical teams under heavy gunfire and forcing the evacuation from one hospital of ...

Israel besieges two more hospitals in Gaza, demands evacuation ... (TRT World)

Israel is demanding the complete evacuation of staff, patients, and displaced individuals from al-Amal's premises, resorting to firing smoke bombs to force ...

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Medics trapped by Israeli gunfire at two Gaza hospitals, says Red ... (The Guardian)

Aid group says one of its staff was killed when tanks pushed back into areas around al-Amal and Nasser hospitals.

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Israel to block aid convoys to northern Gaza, says UNRWA boss (Sky News)

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Israel tells UN it will reject UNRWA food convoys into northern Gaza (UN News)

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UNRWA says Israel will end its food convoys to northern Gaza (Reuters)

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Israeli forces laying siege to three hospitals (Aljazeera.com)

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Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza ... (The Guardian)

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Red Crescent says Israel army besieges two more Gaza hospitals ... (Ahram Online)

The Palestinian Red Crescent said Sunday that Israeli forces were besieging two hospitals in southern Gaza, days after the army began targeting Palestinians ...

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Kamala Harris says Israel assault on Rafah 'would be a huge mistake' (The Guardian)

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Harris Won't Rule Out US Consequences If Israel Invades Rafah | Mint (Livemint)

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Harris warns Israel of 'consequences' over Rafah invasion (The New Arab)

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Kamala Harris says a military assault in Rafah would be a 'huge ... (Aljazeera.com)

The US vice president says that it would be a 'huge mistake' to move into the city in southern Gaza.

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UN Chief Assails Israel for Blocking Gaza Aid Trucks (Voice of America)

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UN chief says there is growing consensus to tell Israel that a ... (Reuters)

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Israel-Gaza live: Unrwa 'barred from north Gaza' ahead of UN ... (The Guardian)

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Israel agrees to US proposal on prisoner-hostage exchange and is ... (CNN)

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Singapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete 'Inappropriate' Social ... (TIME)

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Israel said willing to free some 800 inmates for 40 captives, as talks ... (The Times of Israel)

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 171 (Aljazeera.com)

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Al Jazeera takes down video alleging IDF rapes in Shifa Hospital (The Times of Israel)

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UNSC to vote on new Gaza ceasefire draft as Israel besieges three ... (Aljazeera.com)

The Israeli military has besieged three hospitals in Gaza, with medical teams under heavy gunfire, as a divided United Nations Security Council is set to ...

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Israel-Hamas war live updates: U.N. to vote on new Gaza cease-fire ... (NBC News)

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Israel-Hamas battles rage around major Gaza hospitals (Al-Monitor)

Israeli forces fought Hamas militants in besieged Gaza on Monday including around at least two major hospitals, raising fears for the patients, ...

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Middle East conflict live updates: Israeli government cancels ... (The Washington Post)

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Israel cancels White House visit after US changes position at UN ... (BBC News)

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U.N. Security Council passes resolution demanding immediate ... (CBS News)

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Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation to US over UN Gaza vote (Reuters Canada)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he will not send a delegation as planned to Washington after the United States refrained from ...

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Israel cancels Washington visit after US allows UN Gaza ceasefire ... (CNN)

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UN Security Council demands ceasefire amid Israeli airstrikes (Reuters)

The United Nations Security Council demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday as Israeli forces ...

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US allows passage of UN resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza ... (Politico)

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Trump says Hamas' Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap ... (Reuters)

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Trump Urges Israel to 'Finish Up' War in Gaza (The New York Times)

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Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote ... (NPR)

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from ...

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Trump warns Israel that it's 'losing a lot of support' (Politico)

Former President Donald Trump said Israel has to “finish up” the war in Gaza in a Monday interview with an Israeli news outlet, adding that the country “has ...

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Trump warns Israel 'losing support' for Gaza war, with public ... (The Times of Israel)

Former US president Donald Trump warned Israelis in an interview published Monday that they were losing support for the war in Gaza, reiterating his call to ...

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Trump says Israel must "finish up" Gaza war: "You're losing a lot of ... (Axios)

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Israel's war on Gaza live: World welcomes UN ceasefire resolution (Aljazeera.com)

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War-weary Gazans skeptical of UN ceasefire resolution (The Times of Israel)

Displaced Palestinians want to see US force Israel to implement demands of Security Council decision but remain doubtful it will.

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Israel isolated as UN security council demands immediate ceasefire ... (The Guardian)

Palestinian ambassador hails 'vote for humanity to prevail' after US abstains, raising hopes for breakthrough in hostage talks.

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Trump Says Israel 'Losing A Lot Of Support'—Urges Israel To 'Finish ... (Forbes)

In an interview with an Israeli newspaper, Trump called for the nation to “finish” the war in Gaza and chastised American Jews for not supporting him.

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Biden-Netanyahu rift grows, as Israel cancels delegation visit (The Washington Post)

Administration officials insisted there was no U.S. policy change, while expressing disappointment in Israel's abrupt move to cancel a high-level official ...

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Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote ... (WUNC)

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from ...

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Donald Trump says time for Israel to 'finish up' Gaza war (Aljazeera.com)

US presidential candidate says October 7 Hamas attack was brutal, but Israel is now losing international support.

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Israel-US Diplomatic Spat Complicates Gaza Situation (Voice of America)

White House uses high-level meetings with Israel defense chief to stress humanitarian needs, Rafah invasion concerns after Israel cancels delegation visit.

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Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote (BBC News)

Israel reacts angrily after a UN resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

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ABC Australia staff's concerns over pro-Israel bias revealed (Aljazeera.com)

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Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote (BBC News)

Israel reacts angrily after a UN resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

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Israel says won't cease fire in Gaza despite UN resolution (Anadolu Agency)

JERUSALEM. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Tel Aviv will not cease fire in the Gaza Strip despite a UN Security Council resolution.

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