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Gaza's Last Cancer Hospital Closes Following Israeli Strike

The European Hospital in Khan Younis is no longer operational, leaving Gaza without critical cancer and heart treatment facilities as military operations intensify.

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Patienten werden aus dem Europäischen Krankenhaus in Chan Yunis gebracht.
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Overview

  • The European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza's last facility offering cancer and heart treatments, was rendered non-functional after a May 13 Israeli airstrike.
  • The closure eliminates access to specialized medical services like neurosurgery, cardiac care, and oncology, which are unavailable elsewhere in Gaza.
  • The World Health Organization evacuated remaining staff despite nearby attacks during the operation, calling for the protection of medical facilities under international law.
  • The Nasser Hospital is now the only functioning clinic in Gaza but has also been targeted, heightening fears of further healthcare collapse.
  • Israel claims the strike targeted Hamas operations beneath the hospital, a charge international organizations have not independently verified.