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IDF says troops fighting against Hamas ‘in certain part’ of Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

Palestinians at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, November 10, 2023. (Flash90)
Illustrative: Palestinians at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, November 10, 2023. (Flash90)

The military says Israeli troops are fighting against Hamas “in a certain part” of Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, where the terror group is accused of maintaining a command center.

“The operation is based on intelligence information and operational need,” says a statement from the Israel Defense Forces. “The operation is not meant to harm patients, medical staff or citizens in the hospital.”

“The operation was preceded by an effort to evacuate the hospital of patients and those taking refuge, and a special corridor was even opened,” the statement continues, adding that Shifa management was alerted before Israeli troops entered the compound.

The military also says “later during the operation, incubators, medical equipment and baby food are expected to be transfered to the hospital.”

The statement comes as the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry claims to Qatari state broadcaster Al Jazeera that it was informed by Israeli forces they will imminently raid Al-Shifa Hospital.

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