Khan Younis, February 10 (RHC)-- Israeli forces have arrested eight staff members of the PRCS at al-Amal Hospital in southern Khan Younis city.  Those arrested include doctors, wounded patients and the companions of patients.

According to the PRCS, Israeli forces stormed the hospital and spent approximately 10 hours searching the medical facility, interrogating and beating staff and patients and damaging equipment and furniture. They also stole money and personal belongings.

The Israeli soldiers “humiliated the [medical] teams and prevented them and patients’ companions from drinking and using the bathroom,” the PRCS said in posts on social media.

“The occupation forces also stole money from PRCS employees, patients, and companions, as well as their personal belongings,” the organization said.   “Additionally, they confiscated laptops and wireless communication devices (VHF), which are the only means of communication in light of the communication blackout in Khan Younis Governorate for about a month.”