Dec. 28, 2024 (EIRNS)—As of today, the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza is empty and burned out. Yesterday, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stormed the Kamal Adwan Hospital, threw patients and staff outside, smashed equipment, and set fire to the surgery room, the laboratory and other departments. Hospital Director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was taken into custody; his whereabouts are unknown. Other staff were arrested. Those expelled were stripped bare outdoors; any who objected were beaten.