The Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza initiated its evacuation to the South on Wednesday morning, following the director’s request and coordinating with the IDF to ensure a safe and secure process.
Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel has urged Gaza residents to evacuate the Northern Strip due to IDF targeting of Hamas infrastructure in that region. Col. Elad Goren, head of COGAT’s Civil Department, informed The Media Line that approximately 100,000 people remain in Northern Gaza, with ongoing daily evacuations.
“As we speak, the Kamal Adwan Hospital is being evacuated,” he said. “This morning, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital came out to our forces and asked for them to facilitate the evacuation of the protected from Kamal Adwan and to the south. We are facilitating that.”
Goren emphasized that the hospital’s leadership sought evacuation due to the presence of gunmen, recognizing the potential risk. He reported that more than 300 individuals have already been evacuated in close coordination with the IDF.
Highlighting Hamas’ use of civilian infrastructure, Goren urged Northern residents to relocate to designated safer areas in the South. He assured that lifesaving medical care is accessible in the South, underscoring the perilous situation in the North.
Goren emphasized the presence of 16 hospitals in Gaza, including three field hospitals, with four more expected to start operating soon.