look news india
The Israeli army targeted Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Monday. According to the information, tanks and air strikes were carried out on the largest medical center in the Hamas-ruled area. The place is filled with patients and displaced people. Israel claimed that 20 Palestinian activists were killed and several detained during a raid targeting 'senior Hamas militants'.
More than 200 suspected terrorists were arrested
According to the information, Israeli military spokesperson has also given a statement regarding this attack. In which it was said that during the operation we arrested more than 200 suspected terrorists. “We killed more than 20 terrorists inside the hospital premises and more than 20 terrorists around the hospital,” he said. Faik al-Mabhouh was also among the dead. Additionally, a Gaza police source confirmed that Mabouh was a brigadier general in the force.
Israeli army attacked the hospital in November
The Israeli army attacked Al Shifa Hospital last November. The army claimed at the time that Hamas had set up a command center inside and below the hospital. The army also discovered a tunnel leading underground and weapons were found inside the hospital. However, the lack of evidence compared to the claims led critics to accuse the military of putting civilian lives at risk.
Thousands of people have taken shelter in hospitals
Gaza's health ministry also said about 30,000 people were taking shelter in hospitals, including patients, medical staff and people who fled their homes in search of safety. Hospital residents said Israeli forces armed with tanks and heavy weapons surrounded the hospital compound and the army opened fire on people inside the hospital. He said the army targeted several buildings and detained dozens of people.