IDF denies troops targeted generators while operating in Khan Younis hospital

The IDF denies claims that troops targeted generators at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, during operations at the medical center where hostages were believed to have been held by the terror group.

“This morning, a report was received concerning the interruption of generator activity, resulting in the failure of electrical systems within the hospital. Contrary to the allegation, IDF troops did not target the generators. The troops were instructed to ensure the continuous functioning of the hospital,” the IDF says.

Hamas had claimed several patients had died due to a lack of oxygen after when power was cut off and the generators stopped following an IDF raid.

“Despite the generator malfunction at the hospital, all vital systems continued to operate throughout the day based on the existing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system in the hospital,” the IDF says.

The IDF says that upon receiving reports of the generator malfunction at the hospital, troops worked to repair it, while the Navy’s Shayetet 13 commando unit brought in a replacement generator.

“These actions were carried out in close coordination between the IDF and the hospital administration through officers of the Coordination and Liaison Administration for Gaza (CLA),” the IDF says.

The IDF says it also brought food and water to Nasser Hospital, as well as coordinated with international aid organizations to supply fuel for the medical center.

Earlier today, the IDF said it detained dozens of terror suspects at Nasser Hospital, including 20 who participated in the October 7 onslaught.

It also said it found weapons belonging to Hamas, and medications with the names of hostages written on them at the hospital.

The IDF has intelligence that hostages were held at Nasser Hospital from testimonies of released hostages and interrogations of Hamas terrorists.