MER-C Indonesia Official Statement Condemnation of the Killing of Dr. Marwan Al Sultan Director of Indonesia Hospital, North Gaza, Palestine
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, MER-C Indonesia received the devastating news of the death of our esteemed colleague, Dr. Marwan Al Sultan—a consultant in interventional cardiology and the Director of Indonesia Hospital in North Gaza. He, along with his wife and children, was killed in a direct aerial bombardment on their temporary residence in northern Gaza. Since the onset of the 2023 Gaza genocide, Dr. Al Sultan relentlessly led Indonesia Hospital under grave circumstances, providing essential medical services to the Palestinian people despite the constant threat of Israeli airstrikes and severe resource limitations. After the hospital blockade in December 2024, which forced him out of the facility, he remained in northern Gaza and returned to reactive operations during the January 2025 ceasefire. Known for his openness and cooperative spirit, Dr. Al Sultan worked closely with numerous international humanitarian teams serving in northern Gaza, including those from the UK, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, and Morocco. Under his leadership, Indonesia Hospital became a vital hub for healthcare—not a military target as falsely accused by Israeli narratives. Between January and March 2025, MER-C Indonesia’s EMT team collaborated directly with Dr. Al Sultan in reviving emergency services and restoring full hospital operations. He was known for his candor, spontaneity, and firm leadership—traits that shaped daily hospital management meetings, often filled with rigorous debates and always ending with camaraderie over coffee and shared meals. The killing of Dr. Marwan Al Sultan and his family is a flagrant violation of humanitarian principles and a grave act of injustice that must be held accountable. This is a day of mourning for all of humanity. We refuse to remain silent. Jakarta, July 2, 2025MER-C Indonesia More Info https://www.instagram.com/p/DLo9K32zjSx/?img_index=1
Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, Direktur RS Indonesia di Gaza, Syahid dalam Serangan Udara Israel
Gaza – Kabar duka kembali datang dari Jalur Gaza. Direktur Rumah Sakit Indonesia di Gaza, dr. Marwan al-Sultan, syahid bersama anggota keluarganya dalam serangan udara Israel yang menghantam kediamannya, di kawasan Tal al-Hawa, sebelah barat daya Kota Gaza, Rabu (2/7/2025). Informasi yang diterima menyebutkan bahwa total sembilan warga Palestina syahid dunia dalam serangan tersebut, dan sejumlah lainnya mengalami luka-luka. “Dengan penuh duka yang mendalam, saya sampaikan berita yang memilukan tentang gugurnya dr. Marwan Sultan dan keluarganya, setelah terjadi serangan langsung di rumah mereka,” ujar relawan lokal MER-C di Gaza kepada MER-C. “Hati kami dipenuhi duka, dan kata-kata tidak dapat mengungkapkan besarnya kehilangan ini. Semoga Allah merahmati jiwa mereka, menganugerahkan mereka tempat terbaik di surga, dan memberikan ketabahan bagi semua yang mengenal dan mencintai mereka,” tuturnya. Dr. Marwan al-Sultan merupakan sosok yang berdedikasi tinggi dalam pelayanan kesehatan bagi masyarakat Gaza, khususnya selama masa-masa krisis kemanusiaan yang berkepanjangan. Kepergiannya meninggalkan duka mendalam, tidak hanya bagi rekan-rekan sejawat, tetapi juga bagi para pasien dan seluruh masyarakat Gaza yang mengenalnya. Semoga Allah SWT melimpahkan rahmat dan tempat terbaik di sisi-Nya bagi Dr. Marwan dan keluarganya. ————————————————————————– Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, Director of Indonesia Hospital in Gaza, Martyred in Israeli Airstrike Gaza – Tragic news has emerged from the Gaza Strip. Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan, Director of the Indonesia Hospital in Gaza, was martyred along with family members in an Israeli airstrike that hit their home in the Tal al-Hawa area, southwest of Gaza City, on Wednesday (7/2/2025). According to reports, a total of nine Palestinians were martyred in the attack, and several others were injured. “With profound sorrow, I convey the devastating news of the passing of Dr. Marwan Sultan and his family, after a direct attack on their home,” said a local MER-C volunteer in Gaza to MER-C Indonesia. “Our hearts are filled with grief, and words cannot express this huge of loss. May Allah have mercy on their souls, grant them the best place in paradise, and provide patience to all who knew and loved them,” he added. Dr. Marwan Al-Sultan was a highly dedicated figure in providing healthcare services to the people of Gaza, especially during prolonged humanitarian crises. His passing leaves a deep sorrow, not only for his colleagues but also for the patients and the entire Gaza community who knew him. May Allah bestow mercy and the best place by His side upon Dr. Marwan and his family.