Gaza Doctor Describes Nasser Hospital Attack as 'Calculated Trap' and 'Massacre'

Attack on Nasser Hospital

• 🏥 Dr. Ahmed Alara, head of pediatrics at Nasser Hospital, describes a "double-tap" strike that killed journalists, healthcare workers, and civil defense personnel.
• 🎯 The initial strike targeted emergency stairs of the Yasin building, where journalists were documenting events.
• 🚨 A second strike occurred as rescue teams and journalists gathered to help, resulting in a "massacre" of approximately 18 people, including five journalists.
• ⚠️ Dr. Alara calls the attack a "calculated trap aimed at targeting rescue teams" and a deliberate act to silence witnesses, stating it "crosses all red lines."

Starvation and Blockade in Gaza

• 📉 Health officials report an additional 10 deaths due to starvation in the past day, bringing the total to 313, including nearly 120 children.
• 🚚 Gaza requires 600 trucks daily for food and medical supplies, but only 50 are currently entering, leading to severe shortages.
• 🚫 Israeli forces reportedly target trucks that attempt to deliver aid to humanitarian organizations, creating chaos and hindering distribution.
• 🗣️ Dr. Alara refutes Israeli claims of Hamas stealing aid, stating that food is distributed by organizations like UNICEF and UNRWA based on civilian records.
• 😥 The distribution methods are described as treating Palestinians "like animals," with many fearing to go to distribution points due to safety concerns.
• 📈 The situation is expected to worsen, with increasing cases of severe acute malnutrition and reports of individuals being arrested and dying after evacuation.

Broader Context and War Crimes

• 🌍 Human Rights Watch suggests US military personnel could be liable for Israeli war crimes due to intelligence sharing and coordination.
• 📰 The attack on Nasser Hospital is seen in the context of 245 journalists killed since the beginning of the war.