Abu Dhabi, Dec 28
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip by Israeli troops, which forced patients and medical staff to evacuate.
In a statement released by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the UAE expressed its rejection of the act, describing it as a "heinous violation" of international humanitarian law and part of a "systematic assault" on Gaza's already fragile healthcare system.
The Ministry called for an immediate cessation of violence, stressing the importance of protecting civilians and civilian institutions.
"The current situation represents a catastrophic humanitarian emergency that demands urgent attention," the statement noted.
The UAE also urged the international community to intensify efforts to prevent further deterioration in "the occupied Palestinian territory" and to support all initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive and just peace.
Gaza-based health authorities reported on Friday that Kamal Adwan Hospital is suffering from a stifling siege, as its operating and surgery departments, laboratory, maintenance units, ambulance units, and warehouses were completely burned away.