Palestinian Health Minister Mai Al-Kaila speaks in a press conference on Saturday.—Screenshot from Al Jazeera
Palestinian Health Minister Mai Al-Kaila speaks in a press conference on Saturday.—Screenshot from Al Jazeera

Here’s what the Palestinian health minister in West Bank, Mai Al-Kaila, said about the Israeli bombardment in Gaza in her press conference.

  • She said Israel was shelling Gaza with white phosphorus, which is an internationally banned weapon

  • Al Rantisi and the Indonesian hospital were repeatedly shelled and have lost all power

  • Those hospitals that have power are trying to keep ICUs operational, otherwise patients will die

  • No one can leave hospitals

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