Israeli troops withdrew from Gaza’s largest hospital on Monday, following two weeks of attacks and massive anti-government protests demanding that Israeli leaders agree to a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The Israeli military says about 200 militants were killed and about 900 other suspected militants were captured in the attack on Shifa hospital, calling it one of the most successful operations in more than five months of war, AP The news agency reported on Monday. The military also seized more than $3 million in various currencies and weapons, Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said.
Israel launched a so-called “precision confined area operation” against Shifa hospital two weeks ago, saying Hamas militants had regrouped there after an initial attack in November and “wanted to carry out attacks against Israel.” He claimed that he was using the facility to “conduct command.”
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 21 patients had died in the two-week hospital siege and about 107 patients remained in the building without proper medical support. . statement Sunday. The remaining patients were transferred multiple times during the raid, and many now have infected wounds and contagious diseases, he added.
“Since yesterday, there is only one bottle of water left for every 15 people. Extremely unsanitary conditions and water shortages are allowing infectious diseases to spread,” Ghebreyesus wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Food is very limited, and this is potentially life-threatening for diabetics whose condition is deteriorating.”
He called on Israel to “facilitate access and humanitarian corridors” to allow aid groups to transport patients, and reiterated his call for a ceasefire in the fighting.
However, Hagari denied claims that civilians were harmed by the Israeli military during the raid, saying the military evacuated more than 200 of the estimated 300 to 350 patients and said the remaining patients were given food and supplies. , water, and medical supplies.
The war between Israel and Hamas has been raging for nearly six months since the extremist group’s surprise attack on Israel left about 1,200 people dead. Approximately 240 people were taken hostage, and approximately 100 of them are believed to be still alive in Gaza.
Israel has launched a military operation to destroy Hamas, the US-designated terrorist organization that has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed more than 32,700 people since early October. AP I got it.
The news agency reported on Sunday that tens of thousands of Israelis protested in central Jerusalem over the weekend, demanding that the government secure a ceasefire agreement to free hostages in the Gaza Strip and hold early elections. I asked for it.
The demonstrators took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin, accusing him of working only for his own interests and damaging relations with the United States, Israel’s key ally.
in sunday night press conferenceThe prime minister reiterated his vow to “destroy” Hamas and proceed with a threatening ground invasion of Rafah, a city in the Gaza Strip that borders Egypt. Millions of people seeking refuge have been housed in the area since the war began in early October, after being evacuated from other parts of the enclave.
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