Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi declared three days of national mourning for those killed in the blast at al-Ahli Hospital and other Palestinians killed in the ongoing Hamas-Israel war. In a statement on social media, El-Sissi blamed Israel for a deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital.
The Associated Press has the story:
Egypt declares National Mourning for victims of Gaza Hospital blast
Newslooks- CAIRO (AP)
In a solemn declaration, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has announced a three-day period of national mourning to honor the innocent victims of “the heinous attack on the Al-Mamedani Hospital in Gaza.” This declaration also extends to commemorate “all the martyrs from the beloved Palestinian people.” In a statement on social media, El-Sissi blamed Israel for a deadly blast at a Gaza City hospital.
The declaration reflects Egypt’s deep condolences and solidarity with the Palestinian people in the face of this “tragic incident.” The act of national mourning serves as a somber reminder of the human toll inflicted by such acts of violence and underscores the need for peace and stability in the region.
During these three days, Egyptians will join together in mourning to pay their respects to the victims and express their sympathy and support for the Palestinian people during this challenging time. “This gesture of solidarity reaffirms Egypt’s commitment to seeking a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the protection of innocent lives.” According to a statement on social media obtained by the Associated Press from the Egyptian Presidency.
RAFAH BORDER CROSSING REMAINS SHUT, EGYPTIAN OFFICIAL SAYS
CAIRO — No humanitarian aid or people were passing through the Rafah border crossing as of Wednesday morning, an Egyptian official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity since he was not authorized to speak with the media.
During an interview with CNN on Tuesday evening, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said Rafah was not open due the damage inflicted by numerous Israeli airstrikes on the access roads linking the Egyptian and the Gaza sides of the crossing.
“The Rafah crossing over the last days has been bombed four times,” Shoukry said. “Among them, once when we were trying to repair some of the damage. Four Egyptian workers were injured.”
Hamas’ border authorities did not immediately respond to AP’s request for comment.
killed hundreds of Palestinian civilians, many of whom were sheltering from Israeli airstrikes at the hospital.
GAZA HOSPITAL DIRECTOR MAKES URGENT APPEAL FOR WAR TO END
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The director of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza made an urgent and emotional appeal for an end to the latest Hamas-Israel war after a devastating blast there Tuesday night.
Speaking to The Associated Press by phone, Suhaila Tarazi said the grisly scenes she encountered in the aftermath of the explosion were “unlike anything I have ever seen or could ever imagine.” She was not at the hospital at at the time of the Tuesday night blast but described body parts of children strewn everywhere in the hospital and the courtyard.
“Our hospital is a place of love and reconciliation,” Tarazi said. “We are all losers in this war. And it must end.”
Tarazi declined to comment directly on the death toll reported by the Hamas-run Health Ministry of at least 500 victims. “It could be more, it could be less. There are so many body parts that no one can really tell.”
