Jordanian field hospital in Khan Yunis damaged by IOF shelling

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
17 Jan 2024 21:04
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Despite the severity of the damage, the hospital is determined to maintain its operations.

Aid convoy transporting a Jordanian field hospital upon arrival in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. (AFP)

A Jordanian field hospital in Khan Yunis sustained substantial damage due to Israeli shelling, as disclosed by the Jordanian armed forces on Wednesday.

Despite the severity of the damage, the hospital is determined to maintain its operations, the official statement pointed out.

Moreover, clashes unfolded near the hospital in the recent hours. A hospital staff member sustained injuries and is scheduled for evacuation to Jordan for further treatment, the statement added.

It further highlighted that a Gaza resident, who was undergoing medical treatment in one of the intensive care units, suffered injuries from shrapnel and bullets during the aggression.

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