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Hamas urges legal action against Israel after destruction of Palestinian-Türkiye hospital

Türkiye-funded Türkiye-Palestine Friendship Hospital, built in the blockaded Gaza Strip. (AA Photo)
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Türkiye-funded Türkiye-Palestine Friendship Hospital, built in the blockaded Gaza Strip. (AA Photo)
March 22, 2025 10:55 AM GMT+03:00

Hamas has called for the prosecution of Israel and its leaders in after detonated explosives inside the Palestinian-Türkiye Friendship Hospital in northern Gaza, completely destroying the facility.

In a written statement, condemned the ’s actions, describing the destruction of the hospital as a "sadistic act" and a reflection of Israel’s continued "" against the Palestinian people.

https://twitter.com/turkiyetodaycom/status/1903115875529453946

The statement emphasized that the hospital—Gaza’s only facility for treating cancer patients—was demolished following the ’s green light for Israel to continue its military operations in disregard of .

Hamas urged the , the , and other relevant judicial bodies to take against Israel and its leaders for what it described as .

https://twitter.com/turkiyetodaycom/status/1903037187752394785

What Happened?

  • The Israeli military blew up the Palestinian-Türkiye Friendship Hospital in northern Gaza, claiming Hamas was using it for military purposes.
  • The hospital, built by Türkiye’s TIKA agency, was the only cancer treatment facility in Gaza and included 180 rooms, operating theaters, intensive care units, and laboratories.
  • During Israel’s ground offensive after Oct. 7, 2023, the hospital was used by Israeli forces as a military base, with armored vehicles stationed inside and around the facility.
  • Videos shared on social media showed Israeli soldiers vandalizing medical equipment inside the hospital, sparking international outrage.
March 22, 2025 10:55 AM GMT+03:00
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