Gaza: The Israeli army has announced an attack on al-Shafa Hospital in Gaza and ordered the refugees to evacuate the hospital immediately.
According to the World News Agency, the spokesperson of the Israeli army has alleged that senior Hamas commanders are regrouping at al-Shafa Hospital and are using the hospital for their operations.
The Israeli military has confirmed that it is conducting operations with “high precision” in and around al-Shafa hospital based on solid intelligence. Targets are being hit. Terrorists will not be allowed to regroup.
The Israeli army’s chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said that during the ongoing raid at the hospital, medical staff will be able to continue their work and that the safety of patients has been fully managed, while the safety of the homeless sheltering at the hospital will be ensured. An evacuation route has been laid.
The spokesman of the Israeli army said that our target is the commanders of Hamas hiding in the hospital.
On the other hand, in the videos that have gone viral on social media, it can be seen that Palestinians are hiding inside the tents in the hospital and are saying that the tanks around the compounds are on fire. There are also sounds of explosions.
In a voice message sent to reporters, a refugee named Mohammad al-Sayed said that Israeli soldiers had entered the hospital complex. There have been several martyrdoms and dozens injured while some youths have been arrested.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Health of Gaza, it is said that the attack on the hospital is a clear violation of international humanitarian law. Hundreds of displaced Palestinians have taken shelter in this hospital.
Under international humanitarian law, hospitals enjoy protection and immunity from attack even in times of war.
It should be noted that more than 31,000 Palestinians have been martyred and more than 75,000 have been injured in the ongoing Israeli bombardment on Gaza since October 7, half of which are women and children.