Israel said to advise those near Khan Younis hospital to evacuate

A Palestinian report says a drone equipped with loudspeakers is urging residents near al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis to evacuate for the al-Mawasi safe zone, as fighting in the area appears to intensify.

The Red Crescent claims it is unable to reach a person who was killed “meters” from the hospital due to shooting in the area.

The IDF earlier said it had killed four Hamas gunmen who attempted to ambush troops near the hospital.

On Sunday, Palestinian medics and residents alleged that Israeli bombardments near al-Amal and Nasser Hospital were hindering efforts by rescue teams to respond to desperate calls from people caught in the crossfire.

The two hospitals are the largest in southern Gaza.

Israel says it is taking steps to keep hospitals running and minimize civilian casualties.

It accuses Hamas of operating in densely populated areas, including in and around hospitals, and using civilians as human shields and has released photos and videos supporting this allegation, which the Islamist group denies.

 

 

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