In a series of coordinated operations that have escalated tensions in the region, Israeli forces launched a night raid on Gaza's largest medical facility, Al-Shifa Hospital. The operation, described by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a 'high-precision operation,' aimed at targeting what they claim are Hamas command centers operating within the hospital's premises. Palestinian health authorities, however, have condemned the raid, reporting multiple casualties and significant damage to the hospital's infrastructure, including a fierce fire in one of the buildings.
The raid, which took place under the cover of darkness, was met with heavy gunfire, causing panic among the patients and medical staff inside the complex. According to the IDF, the operation was necessary to dismantle terrorist activities allegedly being conducted from within the medical facility. However, Hamas has accused the Israeli military of committing a war crime by targeting a hospital, a place that should be a safe haven for the sick and wounded.
The international community has expressed concern over the raid, particularly given the hospital's status as the largest medical facility in Gaza, providing essential healthcare services to thousands. The attack has also raised questions about the impact on Gaza's already fragile healthcare system, which has been under severe strain due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions.
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