A series of missiles struck near the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, where fierce battles are raging between Hamas and Israeli forces. The medical facility houses thousands of displaced Palestinians, mostly children and women.

“This is what the occupation is throwing at hospitals: missile shrapnel.

“Let the world bear witness to what the occupation targets are. In 24 hours, the hospital will be out of service. It seems the Israeli occupation forces are not happy with the persistence of the Indonesian Hospital nor the steadfastness of the people of northern Gaza,” Al Jazeera quoted Atef al-Kahlout, the hospital’s director, as saying.

“They are settling scores by targeting unarmed civilians, injured people and medical staff whose rights are guaranteed by international law and by human rights organisations.

“It seems the world is still blind, deaf and dumb to these atrocities. More than 16 bombs fell in less than five seconds. Look at the kind of damage sustained. The Palestinian people will remain steadfast; we will continue persisting until we vanquish the occupation.”