Israel Strikes Hamas Official Inside Gaza Hospital Complex
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The IDF and Shin Bet announced Thursday night they conducted an airstrike within the Nasser Hospital complex in Khan Younis, Gaza, targeting a senior Hamas official and other operatives. The agencies stated the militants were using the hospital for military purposes, including advancing attacks against Israel. Gaza Civil Defense reported six killed and over 20 injured, including Dr. Razek Abu Sheira. The IDF stated precision weapons were used to minimize civilian harm.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF and Shin Bet struck a senior Hamas official in Gaza's Nasser Hospital complex Thursday night.
- The agencies claim Hamas used the hospital for military operations and advancing attacks.
- Gaza Civil Defense reported six killed and over 20 injured in the strike.
- Dr. Razek Abu Sheira was among the reported fatalities.
- The IDF stated precision weapons were used to reduce civilian risk.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet security agency conducted an airstrike Thursday night targeting a senior Hamas official and other operatives within the Nasser Hospital complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the agencies asserted that the militants were using the facility to advance attacks against Israeli civilians and forces. The exact outcomes of the strike have not yet been confirmed.
According to Arab social media reports, the target was located on the second floor of the outpatient clinic building, which housed a Hamas interrogation facility. The statement from the IDF and Shin Bet further alleged that Hamas had transformed parts of the hospital complex into a command center, operating control rooms, storing weapons, and utilizing facilities for observation posts and shelter. They also claimed that Hamas internal security and intelligence personnel conducted interrogations and torture at the site.
The Gaza Civil Defense reported six fatalities and over 20 injured in the incident. One of the reported deceased was Dr. Razek Abu Sheira. The IDF and Shin Bet stated that precision munitions and aerial surveillance were employed before and during the strike to minimize civilian casualties. They emphasized that Hamas's use of medical facilities for military purposes endangers patients, medical staff, and civilians within the complex.
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