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Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital, Kill 14 Militants, Arrest Over 240 Including Director

Dec 29, 2024, 05:34 PM

Israeli forces conducted a significant military operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, resulting in the arrest of over 240 individuals, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the hospital's director. The Israeli military alleges that among those detained were Hamas militants, including 15 individuals who participated in the October 7 attacks. The operation also resulted in the killing of at least 14 Hamas militants. Reports from human rights organizations indicate that Israeli forces engaged in heavy-handed tactics during the operation, with allegations of sexual violence towards medical staff and patients, including forced stripping and physical assault. The hospital's infrastructure was heavily damaged during the raid, rendering it inoperative and depriving the region of its last functioning medical facility. The operation has drawn international condemnation and calls for immediate intervention to secure the release of detained medical personnel and patients.