Medical personnel in Gaza have reported being detained, beaten, and prevented from performing their duties by Israeli troops during an occupation of Nasser Hospital. The hospital in Khan Yunis was besieged last month, and amidst the conflict, Israel claims it was used by Hamas militants. Evidence and testimonies from released medics highlight the harsh treatment they received and raise concerns about the impact on patient care during the siege.
- Israeli forces reportedly occupied Nasser Hospital in Gaza, detaining and beating medical staff.
- Israel justified the raid on suspicions that Hamas used the hospital and held Israeli hostages there.
- During the raid, patients were forcibly moved, and over 50 medical staff were detained, some still missing.
- Medics were allegedly stripped, had their hands tied, and were left in the sun for hours.
- Dr. Ahmed Sabah, a medic who was detained, reported that they were forced into stress positions and felt threatened with execution.
- Israeli Army states that any abuse of detainees is against IDF orders and is strictly prohibited.
- The detention of medical staff left the hospital critically understaffed during the siege, affecting patient care and resulting in deaths.
- The Israeli Army claims it operated precisely and focused during the operation and provided equipment for the hospital to continue functioning.
- The hospital has been closed for weeks, with at least 46 medics still detained or missing.
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