By Elvis Dumba
Harare – The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Dr Tamer Almassri has strongly condemned the latest Israeli missile attack on the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City.
The attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, marks the fifth time the hospital has been targeted since the beginning of the Israeli aggression in 2023.
The Israeli missile strikes destroyed the hospital’s two-storey genetic laboratory and inflicted significant damage on the pharmacy and emergency departments.
The surrounding area, including the nearby church of St. Philip’s sustained collateral damage, demonstrating the indiscriminate nature of the assault.
Dr. Almassri described the attack as an act of “profound cruelty” and a stark illustration of the ongoing brutality faced by the Palestinian people. He emphasized that the destruction of vital medical facilities represents one of the most horrific forms of genocide and forced displacement, occurring under a “shameful blanket of international inaction.”
“The State of Palestine urgently calls upon all governments and people of goodwill across the globe to intervene decisively to halt all forms of attacks on medical and humanitarian institutions and to protect the Palestinian people,” Dr Almassri said.
“The deafening silence of the international community only emboldens Israel to perpetrate further massacres.”
Dr. Almassri warned that the silence sets a dangerous precedent, suggesting that a nation can attack another with impunity.
“While today it is the Palestinians who are targeted, tomorrow it could be any nation that falls victim to such unchecked aggression,” he said.
“The State of Palestine demands immediate accountability for these egregious acts and reiterates its unwavering commitment to seeking justice and protection for the Palestinian people.”
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