Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza raided while families of Hamas hostages march

Synopsis

Israeli troops raid Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, the largest medical facility in the region, amid a standoff. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim they target Hamas militants while attempting to minimize civilian casualties. Aid organizations warn that the raid exacerbates the dire conditions for patients and staff. Footage from the Gaza Ministry of Health shows frantic evacuations as the IDF reports discovering explosive devices and killing suspected terrorists during the operation. Israel asserts that Hamas conducts terrorist activities from a command center beneath the hospital, which the UN estimates still houses at least 2,300 individuals, including patients and displaced Palestinians. The Palestinian Authority condemns the raid as a violation of international law, while the World Health Organization labels it totally unacceptable. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes the raid as part of a broader mission to eliminate Hamas and recover hostages, stating there is no place in Gaza that Israeli forces will not reach.