In a recent development, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday that they have initiated a campaign against Palestinian-Hamas militants in Gaza Strip's largest hospital, Al-Shifa. The IDF called for the surrender of all individuals involved during this operation. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry revealed that Israel had informed authorities in the enclave that they would take action on the premises of Shifa Hospital "in the coming minutes."
Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, the Director-General of the Gaza Health Ministry, informed Al Jazeera that the Israeli military had attacked the western part of the hospital complex. Bursh stated, "Explosions have occurred where we are, and dust has entered those areas. We believe that there has been an explosion inside the hospital."
In the aftermath of the Israeli strikes on Gaza over the past five weeks, Al-Shifa's fate has become a focal point of international concern for humanitarian ceasefire appeals. In a statement, the IDF acknowledged conducting a precise and targeted campaign against Hamas in the Shifa Hospital based on intelligence and operational necessity.
The IDF spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, noted that medical teams and Arabic-speaking IDF personnel involved in the operations have received specific training to navigate this complex and sensitive environment. The intention is to minimize harm to civilians. Israel contends that Hamas has a command center beneath Al-Shifa, utilizing the hospital and tunnels for military operations and holding captives, a claim vehemently denied by Hamas.
On Tuesday, the United States declared its support for Israel's findings, with its intelligence agency stating that it endorses Israel's conclusions. This adds a new dimension to the ongoing conflict, as Israel intensifies its efforts against Hamas.
Reacting to the situation, Hamas asserted that the American announcement has given Israel a "green light" to attack the hospital effectively. The group held Israel and U.S. President Joe Biden entirely responsible for the operation.
The Israeli military has been engaged in fierce battles against Hamas fighters on the streets surrounding Gaza City and near Al-Shifa in the past ten days. Israel, vowing to avenge the October 7th attack, claims that Hamas killed 1,200 people and took more than 240 individuals as hostages in the assault. The situation remains volatile as Israel's actions at Al-Shifa draw global attention and evoke concerns about the humanitarian impact on the residents of Gaza.
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