Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Gaza Hospital Director and Family

Thu Jul 17 2025 14:54:21 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Israeli Air Strike Claims Life of Gaza Hospital Director and Family

Dr. Marwan Sultan, an esteemed director of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, was killed in a recent Israeli air strike, according to Hamas-run health ministry authorities.


Dr. Sultan, along with several family members, died when his home in Gaza City was targeted, prompting a sharp condemnation for the loss of innocent lives amid ongoing military operations. The Israeli military justified the strike by stating it targeted a Hamas operative in the area.

The attack has further escalated tensions following a latest wave of violence, with increasing casualties reported across Gaza, including children. The health ministry described Dr. Sultan’s legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience amidst relentless conflict, while the United Nations confirms that no operational hospitals remain in northern Gaza due to continuous bombardments.

Despite the military’s claims of precision targeting, family members contend that civilians were deliberately harmed in the strikes. Amid the backdrop of humanitarian crises, civilian life in Gaza remains precarious, further underscored by soaring temperatures exacerbating conditions for displaced families seeking shelter.

With over 57,000 reported fatalities since the outbreak of violence on October 7, public outcry continues to mount as humanitarian negotiations for a ceasefire remain hopeful yet distant.

In light of these tragedies, calls for international action to halt the violence intensify, urging leaders and citizens worldwide to advocate for peace and humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

As the conflict grinds on, the pain felt by families and communities fuels an ever-growing demand for accountability and an end to hostilities.

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Gaza's Medical Community Mourns as Hospital Director is Killed in Airstrike

Dr. Marwan Sultan, long-time director of the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza City, has been reported dead following an Israeli airstrike that also claimed the lives of family members.

The widespread devastation continues as casualties rise, including numerous children, with the health ministry mourning the loss of a respected medical professional amid ongoing military operations in the region. The strike was justified by the Israeli military as targeting a Hamas operative, raising questions about civilian safety.

As fatalities surge past 57,000 since October 7, voices within Gaza call for an end to the violence, highlighting the plight of those displaced in the ongoing conflict.

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