Al-Ahli Arabi Hospital, a medical facility located in the heart of Gaza, was recently hit by devastating strikes. While responsibilities are still unclear, the African Union did not hesitate to accuse Israel of war crimes.
The attack on the hospital sparked unanimous condemnation from the international community. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the AU Commission, was quick to react by calling the incident a “war crime”. On social media, he said: “No words can fully express our condemnation of Israel’s bombing of a hospital in Gaza, which killed hundreds of people.”
This accusation of Israel as being responsible for the attack was supported by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, who denounced a flagrant violation of international law. Protest demonstrations have increased, with rallies notably in Tunis and Rabat. The demonstrators are demanding an end to the violence and the liberation of Palestine.
This attack on a hospital is a tragedy that reminds us of the urgency of finding a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Whether by condemning the acts of violence or calling for international intervention, it is crucial to put an end to this suffering which has lasted too long.
In the meantime, the devastating images from Al-Ahli Arabi Hospital are a poignant reminder of the tragic impact of this conflict on innocent civilians. This type of incident should never happen, especially in healthcare settings that are supposed to be safe havens.
It is time for the international community to take concrete steps to end this crisis and to ensure that attacks on health facilities like this never happen again. People’s lives and health should never be targeted, regardless of the circumstances.
It is essential to continue to raise awareness about this situation and put pressure on political actors for a peaceful and lasting resolution. It is time that the voice of reason and compassion prevails over conflicts and that a glimmer of hope can finally emerge from this painful reality.