Mohammed Yousef El-Najar Hospital
The Mohammed Yousef El-Najar Hospital (Arabic: مستشفى الشهيد أبو يوسف النجار) is a hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine. In May 2024, during the Israel-Hamas war, the hospital relocated to a makeshift facility prior to the Rafah offensive.
History
The hospital was established in 2000 by transforming the previous center for primary care at the building. The hospital spans an area of 4,000 m. It has 65 beds and two operating rooms. The emergency department has 9 beds.
On 1 August 2014, the building was attacked by Israel Defense Forces.
During the 2023 Gaza economic protests, Hamas authorities launched an arrest campaign after the outbreak of protests, including raiding the hospital to arrest injured protestors seeking treatment at the hospital.
See also
References
- ^ Magramo, Kathleen; Tanno, Sophie; Chowdhury, Maureen; Powell, Tori B.; Hammond, Elise (8 May 2024). "Largest hospital in eastern Rafah relocated to makeshift facility, doctor says". CNN. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Abou Jalal, Rasha (30 March 2015). "Rafah in dire need of central hospital". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Adwan, Issam (14 August 2018). "Rafah Needs a Hospital: Campaign Highlighting Healthcare Crisis in Southern Gaza". Gaza Unlocked. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Adam, Ali (6 August 2023). "Despite Hamas' crackdown, Gaza protests continue in rare defiance". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
 | This article about a hospital in Asia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about a building or structure in the Palestinian territories is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |