#Attacks on health

300 health workers reported killed in Israel’s assault on Gaza exceeds all countries in conflict combined in any year since 2016

The reported number of healthcare workers killed in 10 weeks of Israel’s assault on Gaza has exceeded the total number killed in all countries in conflict globally in any year since 2016.

Health and human rights organisations demand accountability for violations of international law in Jenin

On World Humanitarian Day, health and human rights organizations demand accountability for violations of international humanitarian law in Jenin, including lack of protection for medical personnel and damage caused to hospitals by the Israeli military.

2023 becomes deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank as Israeli military launches fresh attack on Jenin

The Israeli military has launched another attack on Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, killing eight Palestinians and injuring 50 more.

Ignoring red lines: MAP joins global coalition in exposing alarming surge in attacks on healthcare

MAP has contributed to a new report, published by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC), which documents 1,989 attacks and threats against healthcare facilities and personnel across 32 countries and territories in armed conflict and situations of political violence throughout 2022.

International community must urgently protect Palestinian medical personnel and facilities

In line with commitments made by Member States in UNSC Resolution 2286 (2016), urgent action is needed to bring an end to pervasive violations of international law against Palestinian healthcare.

British parliamentarians raise attacks on healthcare and call for accountability in Commons debate

On 20 April, British parliamentarians helped to highlight the issue of attacks on Palestinian healthcare in the occupied West Bank, and the need for action from the UK government.

“Israeli forces made sure that many of the injured lost their lives”: The barriers to emergency healthcare in the West Bank

Violations against Palestinian healthcare workers and facilities have long been a feature of Israeli military violence in the occupied Palestinian territory.

MAP launches West Bank emergency response as nine killed in Jenin

The Palestinian Ministry of Health report that nine Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces who launched an armed raid on Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank today.

MAP condemns attacks on health workers, escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank

MAP strongly condemns recent attacks on Palestinian health workers by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli forces obstruct paramedics and attack ambulances in Nablus

Israeli forces impeded PRCS emergency medical teams from accessing injured Palestinians, during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.

Unrelenting violence: MAP joins global coalition in highlighting attacks on healthcare

The SHCC has released its latest annual report, which charts the continuing high incidence of attacks on healthcare personnel and facilities in conflict zones around the world .

Ambulance severely damaged as mourners come under attack by Israeli forces in East Jerusalem

A PRCS ambulance has been put out of service after being hit by live fire and rubber-coated steel bullets during Israel’s ongoing attacks on Palestinian healthcare in occupied East Jerusalem.