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Israel hits Gaza hospitals, Netanyahu captive deal 'progress'

Israel targets Gaza hospitals as Netanyahu reports captive deal 'progress'
MENA
20 min read
24 December, 2024
Israel attacked two hospitals in northern Gaza, forcing wounded patients out amid Israeli PM Netanyahu's claims of 'some progress' on a captive deal.

Israeli forces targeted the third floor of al-Awda Hospital in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza,  Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Monday.

In nearby Beit Lahia, the Israeli army reportedly detonated remote-controlled explosives at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving at least 20 patients and medical staff wounded.

In a statement, Gaza’s Health Ministry said that Israeli soldiers are forcing patients, including the wounded and ill, to evacuate the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia.

This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in negotiations to secure the release of captives held in Gaza.

His comments in parliament came two days after Palestinian groups also talked of progress towards a ceasefire and captive release deal.