Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:06am on 18 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital that reportedly killed hundreds has drawn strong condemnation globally, with demands to protect civilians. Hamas said at least 500 died. The WHO denounced the attack, saying the operational hospital had patients, caregivers and displaced sheltering. The EU said targeting civilian infrastructure breaks international law. US President Biden expressed outrage, saying he directed officials to gather details. Jordan's King and Israeli PM Netanyahu also condemned it. The strike amid the Israel-Hamas war has renewed focus on protecting civilians and avoiding targeting key infrastructure like hospitals. World leaders urged accountability and respect for human rights.
