Russia condemns Israeli hospital bombing in Gaza as a 'Criminal Act'

Moscow: Russia has strongly condemned the recent Israeli bombing of a hospital in Gaza, labeling it a "criminal and inhumane act."

The Russian Foreign Ministry has called for Israel to release its satellite images to establish whether it was involved in the attack.

The hospital bombing in Gaza, which resulted in over 500 casualties, has drawn widespread international condemnation.

Russian Foreign Ministry has joined the chorus of criticism, denouncing the attack as a crime and an act of extreme inhumanity.

The spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated, "We view the attack on the hospital in Gaza as a grave criminal act and an exceedingly inhumane act."

Furthermore, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored that the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East has far-reaching global implications, characterizing it as a crisis of global magnitude.

United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO) have also expressed their strong condemnation of the Israeli attack.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations emphasized that humanitarian law safeguards health facilities, and they should never be targeted in any conflict.

Dr. Tedros, the Director-General of the WHO, added his voice to the condemnation, urging the immediate protection of civilians and hospitals in the region.

The Israeli military's targeting of the hospital occurred amid intense bombardments of Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of over 500 Palestinians.

This attack has sparked outrage and condemnation from leaders worldwide.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza has risen to more than 3,500.

Additionally, more than 12,500 people have been injured in these attacks, including over 1,000 children and more than 1,000 women.

The conflict continues to exact a devastating toll on the civilian population in the region.

.@WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in north Gaza.

Early reports indicate hundreds of deaths and injuries.

We call for the immediate protection of civilians and health care, and for the evacuation orders to be reversed.#NotATarget https://t.co/6I4t99WV03

— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) October 17, 2023