US calls on Israel to protect staff and patients as military reportedly storms Gaza hospital

Medical staff arrested at al-Khair hospital, Palestinian officials say, while al-Amal hospital surrounded by tanks

The White House has called on Israel to protect innocent people as Palestinian officials said the Israeli military had stormed one hospital in Gaza and placed another under siege.

National security council spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday Israel had a right to defend itself but added: “We expect them to do so in accordance with international law and to protect innocent people in hospitals, medical staff and patients as well, as much as possible.”