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Tuesday, October 17, the destruction of a hospital in Gaza left at least 200 dead. The day after the tragedy, Hamas accused Israel, which denied being behind the attack.
A hiss, then a violent explosion… At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, a hospital in downtown Gaza was largely destroyed. Inside, a woman films her escape. “They bombarded us. God help us”, she worries. Outside, all the cars are charred. Families are leaving the hospital stunned. The first ambulances arrive on the scene. They will take the injured to another hospital in Gaza.
The search for truth
To the hospital Al Shifait’s panic, the absolute emergency to save lives. According to the Ministry of Health, there are 200 to 300 victims. Many bodies litter the ground. The survivors seem stunned. The hospital director estimates that the death toll could exceed 500. Inside the hospital, it is chaos, the injured are treated on the floor. Wednesday morning at the hospital Al Ahli Arabianthe Palestinians see the extent of the damage. After the shock, it’s time to search for the truth. Hamas accuses Israel, which denies being behind the attack.