Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently completed a major raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, arresting 240 terrorists. The hospital director was accused of collaborating with Hamas, allowing the group to use the hospital as a base for military activities.
One captured terrorist revealed that the hospital was used to store weapons and plan attacks on IDF troops. The IDF operation aimed to dismantle Hamas' presence in the civilian population and remove their stronghold in the area.
Despite international condemnation, former Palestinian Authority officials and local media have criticized Hamas for endangering patients and health workers by using hospitals for military purposes.
While Hamas denies these allegations, evidence including intercepted communications and surveillance footage have surfaced, showing the group's exploitation of hospitals for terrorist activities.
The IDF's efforts to expose Hamas' misuse of hospitals have led to the evacuation of civilians and the transfer of hospital operations to a nearby facility, ensuring the continuity of healthcare services for the local population.
International organizations like the World Health Organization stress the importance of protecting healthcare facilities and workers, emphasizing that they should not be targeted or used for military operations.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza highlights the complex challenges faced by both Israeli forces and Palestinian civilians, as efforts to combat terrorism clash with the need to safeguard essential services and infrastructure.
