Cancer center targeted following second telecommunications blackout in northern Gaza

After midnight on Oct. 30, Israeli Occupation warplanes began carrying out airstrikes targeting the vicinity of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, which is the sole facility specializing in the treatment of cancer patients in the Gaza Strip.

Dr. Sobhi Skaik, the hospital's general director, reported significant damage caused by the repeated strikes on the hospital's surroundings.

Dr. Skaik expressed deep concern about the impact on both cancer patients and medical staff, highlighting the fear and panic stemming from the destruction and severe damage inflicted on the only cancer specialized hospital in Gaza.

The relentless targeting of the hospital's vicinity by the Israeli Occupation has not only exacerbated the suffering of cancer patients, depriving them of essential medications and the opportunity for medical treatment abroad, but it has also exposed their lives to grave risks.

Additionally, Israeli Occupation warplanes conducted intensive bombings across various areas. Among the targets were Al-Quds Hospital and Al-Dahdouh Square in Gaza City.

This comes after reports of a disruption in communication networks and Internet services in several northern Gaza Strip areas.

Sirens were activated in Kissufim and Nirim in response to rocket salvoes launched from the Gaza Strip.