Gaza hospitals hit as conflict persists despite Hamas leader's death

Attacks on medical facilities in northern Gaza have led to casualties and chaos‚ Gaza Health Ministry reports. Kamal Adwan and Indonesian hospitals faced gunfire and artillery early saturday (10/19/24) resulting in one death and widespread panic among patients and staff

The Indonesian Hospital lost power‚ while nearby al-Awda Hospital was also targeted. These incidents followed fridays (10/18/24) strikes in Jabalya‚ which claimed 33 lives.

Yahya Sinwarʼs demise this week initially sparked hopes for peace. However‚ Hamas (a liberation movement) stated it “cant be eliminated“. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described this as “the beginning of the end“ of the Gaza conflict – not its conclusion

Joe Bidenʼs stance on the situation has shifted. On thursday‚ he spoke of a “day after“ opportunity in Gaza; by friday‚ his tone was more cautious‚ noting cease-fire possibilities in Lebanon but acknowledging greater challenges in Gaza.

In a rare move‚ Lebanons caretaker Prime Minister criticized Irans involvement in the conflict‚ calling it “blatant interference in Lebanese affairs“. This came after reports of an Iranian official offering to mediate between Israel and Hezbollah

Thereʼs a possibility of working to a cease-fire in Lebanon its going to be harder in Gaza

Israels military reported three drones entering from Lebanon saturday morning: two were intercepted; one hit a building in Caesarea without causing injuries

The conflict has resulted in significant casualties: 2‚412 in Lebanon‚ 42‚500 in Gaza (according to respective health ministries)‚ and about 1‚200 in Israel (including 300+ soldiers) from Hamas october 7 attack last year. Israel reports 353 soldier deaths since its Gaza operations began