New satellite images from Maxar Technologies reveal the extent of the destruction at the Al-Shifa Hospital complex in central Gaza City following a 14-day siege by the Israel Defense Forces. The images, captured on April 1, show widespread devastation in the area surrounding the hospital.
Most of the buildings within the complex have been damaged, with some completely destroyed and others missing facades and roofs. The hospital grounds are now covered in bulldozed dirt, indicating a significant level of destruction.
The Gaza Civil Defense has reported the discovery of at least 300 bodies at the complex, with injured and deceased individuals scattered throughout the hospital grounds. Captain Mahmoud Bassal of the Gaza Civil Defense described the grim scene, noting that bodies are even buried in the hospital yards.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that over 200 militants were killed in the hospital complex. The Israel Defense Forces have alleged that the Al-Shifa complex was being used by armed militants, justifying their military actions during the siege.
The situation at the Al-Shifa Hospital complex highlights the devastating impact of the conflict in Gaza and the toll it has taken on civilian infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The destruction of the hospital complex raises concerns about the ability to provide medical care to those in need and underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
