Israeli Forces Detain Senior Gaza Health Official Amid Tensions

In a dramatic incident on Monday, Israeli forces detained Marwan Al-Hams, a senior official from the Gaza Health Ministry, near the International Committee of the Red Cross's field hospital. The arrest occurred in the southern Gaza Strip and has drawn significant attention.

The confrontation led to the death of a journalist who was documenting an interview with Al-Hams. While Al-Hams was on his way to another field hospital, Israeli forces opened fire, resulting in the death and wounding of a civilian, as reported by the health ministry.

During this 21-month conflict, Israel has frequently accused Hamas of misusing hospitals for military operations, a claim that Hamas denies. Both the Israeli military and the Red Cross have not yet offered statements to clarify the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)