Israeli soldiers continue their operations against the Palestinian Hamas movement in the Shifa hospital area in the Gaza Strip. This has been officially reported telegram channel Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
According to the statement, Israeli soldiers are currently conducting a “precise and targeted” operation against Hamas members. At the same time, in the face of criticism from the UN, it was decided to continue fighting near a medical facility.
“Israeli Defense Forces, <…> operation <…> “They are searching for terrorist infrastructure and weapons of Hamas in the designated area of Al-Shifa hospital,” the IDF press service said.
Representatives of Israeli troops added that the Jewish state army delivered humanitarian aid to the entrance of the hospital in question.
Al Mayadeen TV channel on the night of 15 November reportedIsraeli soldiers began to raid the Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip. According to media reports, gunshots were heard from the western wing of the health complex at that time.
A few hours later, Qatari television channel Al Jazeera reported that IDF fighters entry to the emergency department of the designated hospital. Additionally, journalists drew attention to the tanks standing in the courtyard of the building.
Then UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths criticized Israeli troops will fight on the territory of the largest medical facility in the Gaza Strip. He admitted he was shocked by the news and noted the need to ensure the safety of patients and newborn babies.
Russian woman was previously evacuated from the Gaza Strip said about her doctor husband who was staying in the area.