Addis Ababa – The African Union chief, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has issued a scathing accusation against Israel, labeling the recent strike on a Gaza strip hospital as a “war crime.” This comes in response to a tragic incident that unfolded on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of numerous lives.
Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed his outrage through a public statement on the platform known as “X,” formerly referred to as Twitter. He declared, “There are no words to fully express our condemnation of Israel’s bombing of a #Gaza hospital today, killing hundreds of people.” His message was a call to action directed at the international community, urging them to respond to this grave situation.
The health ministry in the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by Hamas, reported that Israeli airstrikes had struck a hospital compound providing shelter to displaced individuals, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 200 people. This incident has raised questions and concerns about the safety and well-being of civilians in the region.
In a contrasting account, the Israeli army claimed that the rocket responsible for the hospital strike had been misfired by Islamic Jihad Palestinian militants, who are known allies of Hamas. This divergence in narratives has fueled further controversy surrounding the incident.
Faki emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Targeting a hospital, considered a safe haven under International Humanitarian Law, is a war crime.” This assertion underscores the severity of the accusations made by the African Union chief and the need for a comprehensive international response to address the situation.
The events surrounding this hospital strike are likely to spark increased international attention and diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in the region. The accusations of war crimes, as made by Moussa Faki Mahamat, have amplified concerns regarding the safety and well-being of civilians in the Gaza Strip. The world now watches with bated breath to see how the international community will respond to these serious allegations.
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