Israeli military says its forces have entered Gaza hospital
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Khan Younis, Gaza Strip: The Israeli military has entered Gaza’s largest hospital, conducting what it called a “precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area” of the facility, which has been the site of a standoff with the militant group.
The army surrounded the facility as part of its ground offensive against Hamas. Israeli authorities claim the militants conceal military operations in the facility. But with hundreds of patients and medical personnel inside, Israeli authorities have refrained from entering.
Al-Shifa hospital and surroundings in Gaza City seen from a satellite picture.Credit: Maxar Technologies
In recent weeks, Israeli defence forces have “publicly warned time and again that Hamas’ continued military use of the Shifa Hospital jeopardixes its protected status under international law,” the military said.
“Yesterday, the IDF conveyed to the relevant authorities in Gaza once again that all military activities within the hospital must cease within 12 hours. Unfortunately, it did not.”
Hamas has denied the Israeli accusations that it uses the hospital for cover.
Military officials gave no further details but said they were taking steps to avoid harm to civilians.
AP
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