In a significant development amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli troops conducting a raid in the Gaza Strip’s Al Shifa hospital discovered weapons and “terror infrastructure,” according to a senior military official. The soldiers arrived at the hospital complex during the night, and although there was no fighting within the hospital, the official claimed to have found evidence that Hamas used Al Shifa as a “terror headquarters.”
The official, not specifying the part of the hospital being searched, stated that the evidence would be presented later. Emphasizing the precision and targeted nature of the operation, he clarified that Israeli forces were present in a specific area within the extensive Shifa hospital complex.
Details regarding the duration of the raid remained unclear, with the official noting that progress was slow and deliberate based on intelligence. He reported that a gunfight outside Al Shifa resulted in the death of four terrorists as Israeli soldiers attempted to enter the complex. Interrogations of individuals found in the area revealed an alleged Hamas affiliation.
Israel has previously claimed that Hamas used Al Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, as a cover for their operations. This assertion has been denied by both Hamas and hospital staff. The United Nations and the Red Cross expressed alarm over the military raids in Al Shifa, emphasizing the need to prioritize the protection of civilians, patients, and medical staff in hospital environments.
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths stated, “The protection of newborns, patients, medical staff, and all civilians must override all other concerns. Hospitals are not battlegrounds.”
Meta Description: Israeli forces uncover weapons and “terror infrastructure” in a targeted raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital, alleging its use by Hamas. The discovery raises concerns, with the UN and Red Cross urging prioritized protection of civilians and medical staff in hospital environments amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Sources By Agencies
