Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed tonight after an Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas leaders killed multiple civilians, medics report. The strike, which hit two medical facilities in the north of the strip, has drawn sharp condemnation from the United Nations and a cautious plea for restraint from the British government. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as shrapnel tore through wards and operating theatres.
The Israeli military confirmed the operation, saying it was aimed at senior Hamas commanders hiding in the hospitals. But for families in Gaza, already reeling from months of blockade and bombardment, the attack is another blow to a healthcare system on its knees. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “The UK is deeply concerned by reports of civilian casualties.
We urge all sides to protect hospitals and medical staff.” The statement stopped short of condemning Israel, reflecting the delicate diplomatic balance. For the people of Gaza, tonight’s death toll is a grim reminder that in this conflict, the price of war is measured in bread, blood and broken bodies.
