In a recent development, the Israeli military conducted a second raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, leaving it in ruins. Israel claimed the raid as a victory against Hamas militants, stating that no civilians were harmed in the operation. However, the World Health Organization reported that 21 patients had died during the siege due to lack of supplies and unsanitary conditions.
Witnesses and journalists on the ground reported airstrikes, shelling of homes, and civilians being forced to evacuate during the raid. Medical workers and journalists were among those detained and brutalized by Israeli forces. The Israeli military also stated that they arrested 900 suspected militants, with 500 confirmed to be militants.
During the raid, two Israeli soldiers were killed and eight were injured in the fighting. Hamas militants targeted Israeli forces at the hospital compound as they retreated. Israel justified targeting Shifa for a second time, claiming it was a central command center for Hamas. However, evidence to support this claim has been questioned by rights groups and international lawyers.
The raid on Shifa has sparked outrage globally, with calls for an investigation into the Israeli military’s actions. The destruction of Gaza’s largest hospital has raised concerns about access to healthcare for the residents of Gaza, who are already facing a dire humanitarian crisis. The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations to end the violence in the region. Stay tuned to Heartland Magazine for the latest updates on this developing story.
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