Raid at Shifa Hospital

Israel said it began “a precise and targeted operation” in Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest hospital, where it says Hamas has an underground command center. The news comes after Israel said it gave Hamas 12 hours to cease military activity there. Over the past week, fighting near the hospital compound has raised concerns about the hundreds of patients and thousands of civilians seeking shelter at Shifa. Doctors have reported worsening conditions, including performing operations without oxygen or anesthesia. Palestinian health officials also say they are digging mass graves, as the hospital continues to run out of fuel and medical supplies. More than 40 patients have died since last week. Hundreds of other patients — and thousands of civilians taking shelter — are at risk. The Palestinian Health Minister reportedly said the raid could have “catastrophic consequences.”

The announcement comes amid competing claims over the role of hospitals. Israel says Hamas is using Shifa and other hospitals as cover for its military activities. Hamas denies the allegations. It all comes as Israel released a video earlier this week allegedly showing weapons and explosives stored under a children’s hospital in Gaza. Gaza’s health ministry acknowledged the video was taken at the hospital but said “we don’t know” where Israel got the weapons shown. Meanwhile, the US backed Israel’s claims yesterday, citing a “variety” of intelligence sources. Still, the Biden admin urged Israel not to carry out airstrikes. Israel says the operation inside Shifa is taking place “in a specified area.”

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