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The attack on Al-Ahli Arabi hospital in Gaza: an unbearable attack on life and humanity
At the heart of the drama unfolding in Gaza, the Al-Ahli Arabi hospital was the target of a deadly attack on Tuesday evening, October 17, sparking unanimous condemnation from the international community.
The African Union was the first to react, describing this attack as a real “war crime”. The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expressed his deep indignation at this tragedy which cost the lives of hundreds of people. In a tweet, he clearly accused Israel of being responsible for the attack, saying that “targeting a hospital, considered a safe haven under international humanitarian law, is a war crime.”
Condemnation was also expressed through Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, who described this attack as a “blatant violation of international law.” Angry protests spread to several countries, notably in Tunisia, where thousands of people marched in front of the French embassy, calling for an end to the “genocide in Gaza” and calling Israel a “criminal and terrorist organization.” . In Mauritania, the authorities declared a three-day national mourning as a sign of solidarity.
In Morocco, where relations with Israel have been normalized in recent years, civil society has mobilized to demand an end to any form of normalization with the Jewish state. The demonstrators demanded that Morocco position itself firmly in favor of the Palestinian cause.
This attack on Al-Ahli Arabi Hospital once again raises the question of the protection of civilians and medical infrastructure in times of conflict. Hospitals are supposed to be safe havens where lives are saved and suffering alleviated, but in this case they have become deadly targets. This tragedy highlights the urgency of international action to end the violence and guarantee the safety of all.
It is essential that the international community acts quickly to condemn this attack and hold those responsible to account. Human rights and international humanitarian law must be respected in all circumstances, and those who flout these principles must be held accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, the attack on Al-Ahli Arabi Hospital in Gaza is a stark reminder of the cruelty of armed conflict and the urgent need to end this violence. It is time for the nations of the world to come together to find peaceful and lasting solutions to ensure the security and dignity of the populations affected by these conflicts.