Israeli assault leaves Gaza's largest hospital in ruins

TLDRIsraeli forces raided Gaza's largest hospital, Alifa, resulting in the destruction of most of the medical complex. Over 400 Palestinians were killed and over 1,000 homes in the area were destroyed. The hospital, built in 1946, was once the flagship medical facility in Gaza. The destruction of Alifa is part of Israel's plan to make Gaza uninhabitable and ensure the collapse of its health system.

Key insights

🚑Israeli forces destroyed Gaza's largest hospital, Alifa, leaving thousands without access to healthcare.

💔Over 400 Palestinians were killed in the raid and over 1,000 homes in the area were destroyed.

🏥Alifa was the flagship medical facility in Gaza, severely impacting the already decimated health sector.

💀The raid resulted in the deaths of at least 21 patients and left the hospital in ruins.

🌐Gaza's health system is in a critical state with only two hospitals minimally functional and 10 partially functional.

Q&A

How many people were killed in the raid on Alifa?

Over 400 Palestinians were killed in the raid.

What was the impact on Gaza's health sector?

Alifa's destruction severely impacted the already decimated health sector.

What is the condition of Gaza's health system?

Gaza's health system is in a critical state, with only two hospitals minimally functional and 10 partially functional.

Were any patients killed in the raid?

At least 21 patients died since the raid began on March 18th.

What is the plan for Alifa's reconstruction?

Alifa will need to be completely demolished and a new hospital built, which could take three to five years.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza's largest hospital, Alifa, after a two-week raid that left most of the medical complex in ruins.

00:11Over 400 Palestinians were killed in the raid, and over 1,000 homes in the area were destroyed.

00:31At least 21 patients died since the raid began on March 18th, and the hospital is now non-functional.

00:41Alifa, built in 1946, was once the flagship medical facility in Gaza but is now severely damaged.

01:31Gaza's health sector is in a critical state, with only two hospitals minimally functional and 10 partially functional.