The Syrian Foreign Ministry has denounced the attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip, condemning it as a barbaric act and a testament to the deep-seated animosity of Israel.

In a statement, the ministry described the attack as one of the most appalling atrocities in modern history and the actions as a disturbing escalation of violence and aggression. It emphasised the need for accountability.

The statement called for international intervention to curb the flagrant human rights abuses perpetrated by Israel.

Similarly, the Algerian, president’s office on Wednesday condemned the “deliberate” strike carried out by Israel. 

“Algeria condemns, in the strongest terms, the deliberate strike on a hospital in the Gaza Strip by the occupying forces, causing hundreds of casualties and multiple injuries among Palestinian children,” it said in a statement.

In response to this attack, Algeria “calls on the international community, humanitarian organisations and global conscience to immediately intervene to stop these barbaric acts that violate international humanitarian law and the most basic human values.”

The attacked Al Ahli Arab Hospital was operational, with patients, health and caregivers, and internally displaced people sheltering there, according to the World Health Organisation.

The Gaza-based health ministry said Israel carried out the airstrikes, while the Israeli military said the Islamic Jihad organisation is responsible for the “failed shooting” that targeted Israel.

About 500 people were killed when a rocket hit the hospital on Tuesday evening, according to Palestinian sources.

(Xinhua/NAN)