INDONESIAN HUMANITARIAN MER-C CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATTACK ON INDONESIAN HOSPITAL

MER-C in Jakarta (Photo: Rudi/MINA)" width="300" height="279" /> Plank of central office of MER-C  in Jakarta (Photo: Rudi/MINA)

Jakarta, 27 Ramadan 1435/25 July 2014 (MINA) – Indonesia humanitarian agencies Medical Emergency Rescue Committee (MER-C ) strongly condemned Israeli drone attacks on Indonesian Hospital (RS) in Bayt Lahiya, northern Gaza.

“MER-C strongly condemns Israel who neglects humanity,” said Chairman of Presidium of MER-C, Dr. Henry Hidayatullah,  via telephone to the Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)  Jakarta, Friday.

Israeli drones had targeted Indonesian hospital by firing their missile and hitting the mortuary.

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“The drone strikes caused two big holes in the walls and destroy air conditioner system in Indonesian Hospital,” Muqarrabin al-Fikri, chairman of MER-C branch in Gaza reported .

According to the volunteers from Al-Fatah foundation, Cileungsi, Bogor, the drones also fired a bulldozer in  a parking area in front of the Indonesian hospital. The bulldozer located about 15 meters from main building, where 19 Indonesian volunteers staying.

According to Henry, A hospital ishould be protected in the war. “We should not underestimate every attack,” he said.

MER-C is a humanitarian  organization which initiating the development of Indonesian Hospital in Gaza based on Indonesian mandate as a proof of love to the people of Palestine.

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Meanwhile, International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) also condemned the Israeli attack to some hospitals in Gaza.

Israeli F-16 aircraft fighter fired missiles at third floor of Syuhada al-Aqsha Hospital in Deir Balah, middle of the blockaded territory, Monday .

According to MINA’s correspondent in Gaza, the attack caused at least five people martyred and dozen people injured.

F-16 Missiles  bombarded El-Wafa hospital, east of Gaza, Thursday, 17 July. Although there were no casualties, paramedics evacuated their patients. (L/P09/Syt/P04)

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Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)

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