### Israeli Forces Enter Gaza Hospital Compound, Reportedly Fire on Facility

Israeli forces have entered the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza and opened fire, following several days of siege, according to health authorities in the region. Both the Gaza health ministry and the hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, confirmed to CNN that the Israeli military had entered the hospital compound twice within the past 24 hours, targeting various parts of the complex.

Health officials in Gaza report that the hospital, located in Beit Lahiya and close to the Jabalya Refugee Camp, is running critically low on supplies as it treats an influx of injured individuals from surrounding areas. "Instead of receiving aid, we are receiving tanks," lamented Dr. Safiya in a video statement, describing how Israeli tanks and bulldozers entered the compound, firing at multiple departments and causing widespread panic.

The Kamal Adwan Hospital is one of three barely operational hospitals in northern Gaza and is particularly vulnerable due to its proximity to ongoing Israeli military operations. Despite its limited capacity, the facility has been treating the majority of injured individuals from nearby conflicts.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed grave concern over the situation, stating that the organization had lost contact with the hospital staff following the raid. Ghebreyesus emphasized the critical nature of the hospital's operations, noting that the facility is housing about 200 patients and many others seeking shelter. Prior to the raid, WHO, along with its partners, managed to evacuate 23 patients and 26 caregivers to Al-Shifa Hospital.

The Israeli military justified its actions by citing intelligence reports of terrorist presence and infrastructure within the hospital area. They also claimed to have facilitated the evacuation of patients while maintaining emergency services in preceding weeks. A convoy organized by WHO, UNICEF, and COGAT delivered fuel, blood units, and medical equipment to the hospital, although it lacked food and water supplies.

However, the humanitarian situation at Kamal Adwan remains dire. Maher Shamiya from the Gaza health ministry reported that parts of the hospital wall and the oxygen station had been damaged by Israeli fire. During a second incursion on Friday morning, the military reportedly segregated men from women, further disrupting hospital operations and rendering communication nearly impossible.

Dr. Safiya described an atmosphere of "panic, terror, and fear," as medical staff and patients huddled together in the stairwell to avoid the shelling. Tragically, some severely injured patients have succumbed to their wounds amid the chaos.

Despite receiving some supplies late Thursday night, including fuel sufficient for five days and 200 blood units, the hospital remains in desperate need. Dr. Safiya highlighted the critical conditions and urgent need for evacuation of the 70 severely injured patients remaining at the facility. He also noted the significant number of injured individuals in the Jabalya area, who currently lack access to medical care.

It's been 21 days since Israel escalated its military operations in northern Gaza, with authorities in the enclave accusing Israel of blocking aid and displacing numerous residents. Israel maintains that its actions are intended to prevent Hamas from regrouping.