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Jordan says its field hospital in Gaza damaged by Israeli shelling

Jan 18, 2024

Gaza Border [Israel], January 18: The Jordanian army said its military field hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis was badly damaged as a result of Israeli shelling in the vicinity.
In a statement, it held Israel responsible for a "flagrant breach of international law".
An unnamed military source stated that a Palestinian citizen, who was receiving treatment in the ICU, was injured by shrapnel and a bullet during the Israeli attack.
The source added that the hospital, which was subjected to severe material damage as a result of the continuous Israeli bombing in its surroundings from yesterday until this morning, will continue to operate. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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