RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israel’s targeting of a major Palestinian hospital and the escalation of military actions against civilians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.

The Gaza European Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis, the only remaining facility providing medical follow-up for cancer patients in the enclave, announced it was out of service on Thursday after Israeli attacks damaged its facilities. Several Palestinians died and were injured due to the Israeli attacks, while roads leading to the hospital were destroyed.

The ministry said the Kingdom renews its “categorical rejection of the continuation of the Israeli crimes of genocide” against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

“(The) Kingdom holds the Israeli occupation forces fully responsible for their continued violation of all international and humanitarian norms and laws,” the statement added.

Saudi Arabia called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasized support for Palestinians and urged global accountability to end violations of international law by Israel, according to the Saudi Press Agency.