The Conclusion of the Operation

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday that their troops have successfully wrapped up their mission at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. The operation, which spanned approximately two weeks, was aimed at targeting militants in intense close-quarters combat situations.

Impact on the Hospital

Upon arrival at dawn, emergency workers discovered a distressing scene at the hospital. The buildings had been ravaged by fire and shelling from artillery, leaving behind a devastating aftermath. Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, described the situation as “tragic in every sense of the word.”