France condemns IDF raid on Gaza hospital

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Ambulances transport wounded Palestinians from the Kamal Adwan Hospital to the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, on December 28, 2024. (Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
Ambulances transport wounded Palestinians from the Kamal Adwan Hospital to the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, on December 28, 2024. (Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

France condemns the IDF operations in northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, which wrapped up on Saturday.

“France reminds Israel of its obligation to abide by international humanitarian law, which specifically provides for the protection of hospital infrastructure,” says the Quai d’Orsay in a statement.

Hospitals and staff are protected by International Humanitarian Law, but not if they are used to commit acts harmful to an adversary.

“Given the humanitarian emergency in Gaza, where civilians have been in an unacceptable situation for far too long, France calls on the parties to negotiate an immediate ceasefire without delay,” says the statement.

“This is the only thing that will make it possible to bring in a massive influx of humanitarian aid through all Gaza crossing points, as well as the release of all hostages and the protection of all civilians,” it says.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.