Hamas gunmen opened fire from a building at Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital compound several days ago, the military says, attaching footage from the incident.
“This use of a civilian structure, especially in an active hospital, constitutes further proof of the cynical and consistent modus operandi of the Hamas terror organization, which turns civilian infrastructure into manned terror headquarters,” the military says.
“In doing so, Hamas knowingly endangers the lives of patients, medical staff and innocent residents in the Strip,” it adds.
The IDF has raided Shifa Hospital twice since the beginning of the war, during which troops killed hundreds of gunmen, including top commanders in Hamas and Islamic Jihad; detained hundreds of terror suspects; uncovered tunnels; and seized numerous weapons.
Despite overwhelming evidence, Hamas has denied operating from Shifa and other health facilities.
This video, released by the IDF on September 24, 2025, shows gunfire by Hamas operatives from Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. (Israel Defense Forces)
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