Gaza’s Health Ministry denies Israeli claim of Hamas using ambulances after Tel Aviv airstrike

By Ahmed Fayez

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) - Gaza’s Health Ministry late Friday denied Israeli claims about Hamas using an ambulance to transport weapons after Tel Aviv targeted an ambulance convoy in the territory with an airstrike that killed 13 victims.

“The (Israeli) occupation attempts to evade responsibility and put the blame on Palestinians as usual,” said spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra.

Israeli warplanes struck two ambulances Friday in Gaza City. The army said Hamas members were identified using an ambulance to transport weapons.

The Israeli army has widened its air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip, which has been under relentless airstrikes since the surprise offensive by Hamas on Oct. 7.

Nearly 10,800 people have been killed in the conflict, including at least 9,240 Palestinians and more than 1,538 Israelis.

Basic supplies are running low for Gaza's 2.3 million residents due to the Israeli siege, in addition to the large number of casualties and displacements.