Israeli forces have besieged a hospital in northern Gaza as they continue an offensive to seize territory in the strip, according to Hamas-run health ministry.
Medical staff and patients at the Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia came under heavy attack; preventing the arrival of patients, medical staff and supplies; the ministry said.
Israeli military on Saturday announced the launch of “Operation Gideon’s Chariot”, amid the deadliest wave of strikes in Gaza in months, while Hamas, same day, offered to release nine hostages in exchange for a sixty-day truce.