African Union chief charges Israel of war crimes in Gaza
The African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat accused Israel of a “war crime” following a strike on a Gaza hospital compound which health officials there said killed hundreds on Tuesday.
“There are no words to fully express our condemnation of Israel’s bombing of a Gaza hospital today, killing hundreds of people,” Faki said on X, calling for the international community to act.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron said “nothing can justify targeting civilians” after a deadly strike on a Gaza hospital and called for humanitarian access to the coastal strip “without delay”.
Israel has been bombing targets in Gaza since Hamas militants from the territory attacked southern Israel on October 7, triggering a war which has left thousands of dead.
There are no words to fully express our condemnation of Israel's bombing of a #Gaza hospital today, killing hundreds of people. Targeting a hospital, considered a safe haven under International Humanitarian Law, is a war crime. The International Community must act now.
— Moussa Faki Mahamat (@AUC_MoussaFaki) October 17, 2023
Nothing can justify striking a hospital.
Nothing can justify targeting civilians.France condemns the attack on the Al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, which made so many Palestinian victims. Our thoughts are with them. All the light must be shed on the circumstances.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 17, 2023
