IDF special forces raid Gaza’s main hospital, find weapons and Hamas assets inside
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Israeli special forces raided Gaza's Shifa Hospital to target Hamas terror infrastructure.
- The IDF found weapons and Hamas assets inside, leading to a gun battle that killed five Hamas gunmen.
- The US confirmed that Hamas uses hospitals for military purposes, but does not support Israel striking the medical center from the air.
- The focus on Shifa and other hospitals has increased pressure on Israel to protect Gazan civilians.
- The IDF believes Hamas uses hospitals as human shields for terror and is coordinating the transfer of medical equipment to Shifa Hospital.
SUMMARY
Israeli special forces raided Gaza City's Shifa Hospital to carry out a targeted operation against Hamas terror infrastructure. The IDF found weapons and Hamas assets inside, and at least five Hamas gunmen were killed during a gun battle outside the hospital. The IDF brought medical supplies to the hospital and stated that they were ensuring civilians were kept out of harm's way. The US confirmed that Hamas uses hospitals for military purposes, but does not support Israel striking the medical center from the air. The IDF has been urging the hospital to evacuate since the start of the war, but authorities refused. The focus on Shifa and other hospitals has ratcheted up pressure on Israel to do more to protect Gazan civilians caught in the crossfire. The IDF believes Hamas uses hospitals as human shields for terror and will continue to expose its crimes.