GAZA, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli army launched fierce attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, Gaza-based health authorities announced in a statement.

The assault involved explosives and tank fire, according to the statement.

Hussam Abu Safiya, the hospital's director, told Xinhua by phone that the Israeli army had ordered the evacuation of staff, "which is extremely difficult due to the intense bombing."

Abu Safiya also reported that the Israeli army had deployed explosive robots around the hospital and "there is widespread panic among medical staff and patients."

The Israeli army has continued its large-scale military offensive in northern Gaza Strip since Oct. 5, claiming its objective is to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military strength. Enditem

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