civilian casualties

“The health care system, which should be a sanctuary in times of war, has instead become a target. Hospitals are under siege, and medical professionals, who are doing everything in their power to save lives, are under direct threat. Doctors are being attacked, kidnapped and killed, while the very institutions meant to provide care are being bombarded. Yet, the world remains largely silent on their plight. While there is global outrage over civilian casualties, the relentless attacks on the medical community remain underreported.”

Dr Dayah argues that the significant civilian casualties in Gaza, together with the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and humanitarian disaster that have followed the 7 October attack, means that it was in direct contradiction to the teachings of Islam.

Harris has emphasized her ironclad commitment to Israel’s defense, but has been very vocal on Israel’s need to minimize Palestinian civilian casualties.

The IDF said it had taken steps to minimise civilian casualties and facilitated the evacuation of the hospital.

It said steps had been taken to "reduce the possibility of civilian casualties".