December 28, 2024
Israel says missile fired from Yemen intercepted
The Israeli military said its air defenses had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early on Saturday.
There were warning sirens in dozens of cities in Israel, including Jerusalem.
Houthi-affiliated channel Al Masirah TV reported that a US-British “aggression” had targeted a park in the Ma’een district west of Sanaa. There was no confirmation from the US or Britain.
On Thursday, Israel struck several sites in Yemen including the international airport.
The Israeli military said it was targeting infrastructure used by Houthi militants in Yemen for military purposes.
The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed solidarity with Palestinians since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023 and have fired a series of missiles and drones at Israel. The war was triggered by Hamas terror attacks on Israel on October 7, killing some 1,200 people in Israel.
The Houthis have also launched attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea which has resulted in US and sometimes UK strikes.
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December 28, 2024
WHO says Kamal Adwan hospital out of service
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday said that the last major health facility in north Gaza, the Kamal Adwan Hospital, was out of service following a raid by Israeli forces.
“Initial reports indicate that some key departments were severely burnt and destroyed during the raid,” the WHO said in a statement, adding that 60 health workers and 25 patients in critical condition reportedly remain in the hospital.
The WHO said there had been repeated attacks on or near the hospital since early October and that the raids were undoing efforts to keep the facility functional at a minimal level.
“The systematic dismantling of the health system in Gaza is a death sentence for tens of thousands of Palestinians in need of health care. This horror must end and health care must be protected. Ceasefire!” the WHO said.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an operation in the area around the hospital on Friday morning and said Hamas was using the building for military purposes and as a hiding place.
Meanwhile, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry accused Israeli forces of detaining the hospital’s director, Hussam Abu Safiya, along with dozens of hospital staff.
Israel’s military has not immediately commented.
kb/wd (dpa, AFP, Reuters)
