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Hamas continues to use civilians as human shields in the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. The healthcare facility, which was raided by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), left the soldiers amazed when they saw hundreds of terrorists of the Palestinian group posing as medical staff to evade being attacked and nabbed.
“IDF and ISA forces also apprehended hundreds of terrorists and other suspects who were hiding in the Nasser Hospital, some posing as medical staff,” the Israeli forces said in a post on X.
A report by The Jerusalem Post quoted the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit saying hundreds of terrorists and suspected terrorists, including those who were part of the 7 October attack, have been arrested from Nasser Hospital.
Did Hamas turn Nasser Hospital into a base?
The IDF said inside the hospital they found a large cache of arms and ammunition, most of which were hidden, and a vehicle used by Hamas terrorists to conduct the October 7 attack. They also found a vehicle stolen from Kibbutz Nit Oz on the hospital premises.
“… large quantities of weapons and a vehicle belonging to Kibbutz Nir Oz—all found in the Nasser Hospital,” the IDF said.
Hamas held on medicines sent for hostages
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More ShortsIsraeli forces have recovered boxes of medicines bearing the names of Israeli hostages from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis which were sent by their families.
The IDF said the medicines were sent by the families of the hostages who prepared the list of what their loved ones, held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, needed.
As per a report by Channel 12 news, these medicines were shipped in November via unnamed European countries. They entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing via Egypt but were still not handed over to their intended recipients.
On 7 October, as many as 253 people were taken hostage by Hamas after the Palestinian terrorist organisation carried out a devastating attack on southern Israel.
Over half the hostages remain in captivity. Many of them are elderly men, suffering from chronic conditions, and the delivery of medication was essential.
The Israeli forces entered the Nasser Hospital on Thursday (15 February) acting upon credible intelligence that Hamas held hostages in the facility and there may even be bodies of those held captive in the building.
The IDF said its operation did not affect the healthcare facilities that were being provided to patients as none undergoing treatment as well as medical staff were evacuated. Also, oxygen tanks and fuel for electricity were provided to the hospital.
With inputs from agencies