Two Gaza doctors killed in Israeli bombardment
Gaza’s Ministry of Health has announced that two doctors were killed as a result of Israeli bombardment on the besieged Gaza Strip.
“Today we commemorate Doctor Ayman Abu al-Auf, a knight from the knights of health workers, a scientist, skilled doctor and a model human being,” the health ministry said in a statement.
In a tribute to Abu al-Auf, the ministry said it would name an education hall at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza after him.
The other medic killed was named as Dr Moean Alalol.
In a press conference earlier on Sunday, Doctor Yusuf Abu al-Reesh, secretary of Gaza’s Ministry of Health, condemned Israeli attacks targeting health and humanitarian workers.
“Residential buildings have been destroyed, schools, places of worship, roads, media offices, government buildings and business and electronic lines,” Abu al-Reesh said. “All of this has had devastating impacts on people and the environment.”
In recent days, doctors and medical staff have condemned Israel’s bombardment near medical facilities as well as the blocking of roads which has prevented ambulances from reaching key areas and delivering life-saving treatment.
Online, many people paid their respects to the slain medics, sharing tributes and prayers for them.
At least 192 Palestinians, including 58 children, have been killed in air strikes since Israel started its heavy bombardment on Monday, with over 1,200 people wounded.
