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Attacks on Health Care

13-26 May 2026

Attacks on Health Care

2025 SHCC Chapter

20 June 2025: In Gaza city and governorate, the vicinity of the Gaza Eye Hospital was struck by an Israeli forces airstrike, killing three people and injuring an unspecified number of others. Source: WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

28 May 2025: In Tulkarm Refugee Camp, Tulkarm governorate, the Israeli military informed the Palestinian District Coordination and Liaison Office that 58 residential buildings in the camp were scheduled for imminent demolition. Residents were given only four hours to retrieve personal belongings from their homes. Source: OCHA News. Return to oPt home page.

29 April 2025: In Jenin city and governorate, a female doctor was detained by Israeli forces after they raided her home. Source: Personal Communication and Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

26 March 2025: In Block C of Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Deir al Balah governorate, five Palestinians were killed when the food distribution point “As Sadoudi Tekiya (community kitchen)” was hit by suspected Israeli forces at about 16:00. Source: OCHA Update 277. Return to oPt home page.

03 February 2025: In al-Far’a Refugee Camp, Tubas governorate, a PRCS ambulance point was raided and searched by Israeli forces who confiscated the IDs of PRCS team members, and restricted their movement without prior coordination. Sources: PRCS and WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

30 December 2024: In Gaza City and governorate, the upper floor of the NGO-supported Al Ahli Arab Hospital was hit and damaged by Israeli shelling. Sources: Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties and Human Rights, Ammon and OCHA News. Return to oPt home page.

As reported on 11 September 2024: In Jenin city and governorate, Israeli forces directly targeted PRCS ambulances, injuring two Emergency Medical Team (EMT) members and a volunteer doctor. These obstructions hindered the delivery of essential supplies and medical services. Source: OCHA Update 216. Return to oPt home page.

As reported on 14 August 2024: In an unspecified location, a doctor, her children including her baby daughter and her grandmother were killed by Israeli forces. Source: Personal Communication. Return to oPt home page.

04 August 2024: In Deir al-Balah city and governorate, two displaced Palestinian tents inside the yard of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital were struck by Israeli drones at about 2:10, killing at least five people and injuring over 16 others. Sources: OCHA Update 200, Quds News Network, Quds News Network II, Quds News Network III and WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

27 July 2024: In Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus governorate, a paramedic was injured and an unspecified number of civilians killed and injured in an Israeli drone strike on the camp. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

08 July 2024: In Gaza city and governorate, the vicinity of Al-Shifa Hospital was hit by Israeli airstrikes. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

25 June 2024: In an unspecified location in central Gaza, a health centre was hit by an Israeli airstrike, killing an MSF physiotherapist. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

17 June 2024: In Deir Dibwan, Ramallah City and governorate, an ambulance was damaged during an Israeli attack on the village. Source: Personal Communication. Return to oPt home page.

03 June 2024: In Nablus governorate, two ambulance and medical crews were obstructed and prevented by Israeli forces from carrying out their work during a raid on the area. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

Between 12 – 13 May 2024: In Jabalia Refugee Camp, North Gaza governorate, medical teams were blocked from reaching many killed and injured civilians after an Israeli military intense invasion into the camp. Israeli tanks and armoured vehicles reportedly fired at ambualnces Source: IMEMC, IMEMC II and  Personal Communication. Return to oPt home page.

06 May 2024: In Tulkarm Refugee Camp, Tulkarm governorate, the PRCS medical point in the camp was destroyed by unspecified Israeli explosives, rendering it out of service. Its medical equipment was destroyed in the attack. Source: PRCS and WAFA II. Return to oPt home page.

25 April 2024: In Bab Al-Zawiya neighbourhood, Hebron city and governorate, an ambulance was obstructed by Israeli soldiers. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

As reported on 12 April 2024: In the Gaza Strip, a UNICEF convoy came under fire while en route to northern Gaza to deliver life-saving aid, including therapeutic food for children at risk of malnutrition and preventable mortality. Source: OCHA Flash 152. Return to oPt home page.

08 April 2024: At Saraya Junction, Gaza city and governorate, a doctor was killed by an Israeli airstrike. Sources: Quds News Network and Live U Map. Return to oPt home page.

31 March 2024: In Balata Refugee camp, Nablus governorate, Israeli soldiers obstructed the movement of an ambulance during a military raid on the camp. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

15 March 2024: At Al-Zaytouna Military Checkpoint, east Jerusalem, PRCS ambulance crews were prevented by Israeli soldiers from being present at the checkpoint to provide medical services to worshippers heading to Jerusalem through the checkpoint. Source: WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

As reported on 10 March 2024: In an unspecified location in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli soldier published a video showing him kidnapping Palestinian civilians, including a doctor wearing his medical coat. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

02 March 2024: In Rafah city and governorate, an Israeli airstrike hit displaced peoples tents in front of the Emirati Field Hospital, killing at least 11 people, including children and an on-duty paramedic. Sources: Personal Communication, Quds News Network I, Quds News Network II and WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

26 February 2024: In Rafah city and governorate, Israeli airstrikes were reported in the vicinity of the NGO Kuwait Hospital. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

21 February 2024: In northern Gaza Strip, the WFP suspended deliveries of food aid until conditions are in place that allow for safe distributions. Sources: Quds News Network and WFP. Return to oPt home page.

19 February 2024: In Khan Yunis city and governorate, multiple Israeli bombardments near Al-Amal Hospital damaged the building. Source: PRCS. Return to oPt home page.

11 February 2024: In the Old City, East Jerusalem, a 15-year-old boy was shot and left bleeding without medical treatment by Israeli soldiers. Israeli soldiers prevented ambulances from approaching him. The boy died of his injuries and Israeli forces transported his body in an Israeli ambulance. The boy had reportedly attempted to stab the soldiers with a knife. Source: IMEMC News and WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

05 February 2024: In Al-Eizeriya town, East Jerusalem, a 14-year-old boy was left to bleed to death after he was shot by Israeli forces and was not provided medical treatment. Source: WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

30 January 2024: In Jenin city and governorate, Israeli undercover forces disguised as doctors and female civilians entered the Ibn Sina Hospital, where they fatally shot three Palestinian male patients who were asleep, after assaulting a nurse. The soldiers also beat the security guard as they left the hospital. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II. Return to oPt home page.

22 January 2024: In Arabba village, Jenin governorate, Israeli forces prevented ambulances from reaching a boy who sustained injuries during an Israeli raid into the village. He later died. Source: Quds News Network. Return to oPt home page.

13 January 2024: In Al-Fara’a Refugee Camp, Tubas governorate, Israeli forces prevented ambulance teams from reaching injured persons during a raid on the camp. Source: WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

09 January 2024: At the Nabulsi junction, North Gaza governorate, Israeli forces shot dead seven civil servants who were on board trucks delivering flour to IDPs sheltering in schools. Source: Personal Communication. Return to oPt home page.

02 January 2024: In Khan Younis governorate, ambulances were obstructed from reaching injured civilians due to the intensity of Israeli bombings which destroyed many roads. Source: Al Jazeera. Return to oPt home page.

27 December 2023: In Nuseirat Refugee Camp, Deir al-Balah governorate, medical and rescue teams were unable to reach areas hit by Israeli missiles and shelling due to constant bombing. Source: IMEMC . Return to oPt home page.

Between 05 – 06 November 2023: In Gaza city and governorate, the Rantisi Specialised Hospital was impacted by Israeli airstrikes for a third time. The grounds of the hospital, where ambulances were parked and displaced families had taken shelter, were damaged along with solar panels and water tanks affecting the hospital’s water supply. Source: Al Jazeera and BNN . Return to oPt home page.

15 October 2023: In Gaza, a doctor and her husband who was the former head of a medical faculty at a university, their children and grandchildren were killed in an Israeli airstrike. Source: Personal Communication. Return to oPt home page.

11 October 2023: In North Gaza governorate, a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance was attacked, killing male three paramedics. Source: Personal Communication . Return to oPt home page.

10 September 2023: Update: The Israel-Gaza Strip Kerem Shalom Crossing was reopened after its closure on 04 September, which suspended all imports from Gaza, including humanitarian aid, after the discovery of explosives smuggled into Israel. Sources: The New Arab I and The New Arab II. Return to oPt home page.

As reported on 01 September 2023: In Akbah town, Tubas governorate, West Bank, Israeli soldiers shot directly at an ambulance to prevent it from operating. Source: Personal Communication. Return to oPt home page.

25 July 2023: On Mount Jerezim, Nablus city and governorate, West Bank, Israeli forces shot and killed three young Palestinians, whose bodies were taken away to an unknown location by Israeli ambulances, and blocked access to the scene for PRCS medical crews. Source: The New Arab. Return to oPt home page.

24 July 2023: In the Nur Shams Refugee Camp, Tulkarm city and governorate, West Bank, Israeli soldiers prevented PRCS ambulances from reaching four Palestinians who were wounded during a raid. Another ambulance was blocked from reaching a woman in labour. The crew were detained for half an hour, and forced to take off bulletproof vests and clothes. Sources: PRCS and The New Arab. Return to oPt home page.

19 July 2023: In the Dheisheh Refugee Camp, Bethlehem city and governorate, West Bank, a Palestinian man was arrested amid a raid by Israeli soldiers. Source: The New Arab. Return to oPt home page.

03 July 2023: In the Jenin Refugee Camp, Jenin city and governorate, West Bank, during an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) raid across Jenin, soldiers searched houses for weapons, and arrested at least 20 Palestinians. A paramedic and his family were ordered to evacuate, before an airstrikes destroyed their home and others in the neighbourhood. 12 Palestinians, including a boy and girl aged 15 and 14 respectively, were killed, whilst at least 100 others were injured, 20 severely. In addition, Israeli soldiers prevented Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) crews from entering the camp to evacuate the wounded and obstructed access for ambulances. By 04 July, about 3,000 people were forced to leave the camp, and at least 173 people, or about 40 families, werel displaced from their homes up until 12 July. Water supply was cut off due to severe damage to infrastructure, and remained inaccessible for 40 percent of camp residents until at least 12 July. Sources: CBS, Counter Punch, Global Security I, Global Security II, Haaretz, Khaama Press, New Age I, New Age II, The New Arab I, The New Arab II, UNRWA and WAFA. Return to oPt home page.

27 June 2023: In the Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus city and governorate, Israeli soldiers raided the camp, arresting at least six Palestinians, and wounding one. Source: The New Arab. Return to oPt home page.

19 June 2023: In the Jenin Refugee Camp, Jenin city and governor ate, West Bank, two PRCS ambulances were hit by live ammunition and sniper fire amid an incursion throughout the city. One ambulance was rendered inoperable due to extensive damages. PRCS medical teams were prevented by Israeli soldiers from reaching and treating the wounded, whilst paramedics were attacked. Sources: MAP, Personal Communication I and Personal Communication II. Return to oPt home page.

07 May 2023: In Jabal Al-Deheb village, Beit Tittmar area, Bethlehem governorate, West Bank, Israeli soldiers demolished the Al-Tahadi 5 School. The next day, classes resumed in makeshift tents that were set up in lieu of the demolished classrooms. Sources: MENAFN, Palestine News Network, The New Arab I and The New Arab II. Return to oPt home page.

05 April 2023: In East Jerusalem, West Bank, a clinic inside the Al Aqsa Mosque compound was severely damaged in a violent invasion by Israeli military forces, putting it out of service. Four ambulances and five mini ambulances carrying Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRSC) medical teams were prevented from entering the compound to reach the wounded, including a PRCS paramedic, who was assaulted. Two ambulances were also targeted, one with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and the other with a sound bomb. Sources: Medical Aid for Palestinians, Middle East Eye, and The New Arab

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