Details behind 'Israeli' kidnapping of Gaza Ministry of Health spokesperson
According to the Director-General of the Gaza Ministry of Health, the arrest took place outside a field hospital operated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). A special IOF unit reportedly opened fire on the ambulance accompanying Dr. Hams, injuring the driver.
Palestinian sources confirmed that journalist Tamer Al-Zaanin was killed after being directly shot by the same IOF unit during the operation in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis.
The Gaza Ministry of Health strongly condemned what it described as a 'deliberate attack' on the health sector, saying Hams' arrest marks 'a direct assault on the already struggling medical system in Gaza.' The ministry stressed that the incident reflects a broader pattern of systematic targeting of medical personnel and facilities.
The ministry also noted that the operation constitutes a clear violation of international humanitarian law, which provides protections for medical workers and health institutions in conflict zones.
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