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WHO: Israel's order to evacuate hospitals in Gaza 'may violate international law'
15 October 2023 22:25 BST
The World Health Organisation says that Israel has ordered for 21 hospitals and medical centres in Gaza to be evacuated.
"Forced evacuation of hospitals may amount to a violation of International Humanitarian Law," the group said today.
A number of hospitals in the besieged strip have been rendered out of order due to Israel imposing a complete siege on Gaza as well as the high number of wounded patients. The hospitals have also suffered damage in the ongoing Israeli bombing.