Israeli Raid on Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital Ends, Leaving Devastation
After a two-week operation targeting Hamas, the largest medical facility in Gaza lies in ruins, with significant civilian casualties reported.
- The two-week battle between Israeli forces and Hamas at Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has concluded, resulting in the destruction of the facility and numerous civilian casualties.
- Israeli forces claimed the operation targeted Hamas operatives, while Hamas and witnesses reported high civilian deaths, including women and children.
- The White House has expressed deep concern over the reports and is pressing Israel for more information.
- The conflict has raised fears of a wider regional conflagration, with recent strikes in Damascus targeting Iran's consular annex.
- The devastation at al-Shifa, a critical medical facility, raises concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with the north of the Strip facing imminent famine.