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Al-Shifa Hospital, targeted by Israel on Wednesday (Nov 15),&nbsp;stands as the largest medical facility in the Gaza Strip. Both Israel and the United States allege that Hamas militants exploit Gaza's hospitals, including Al-Shifa, to hide&nbsp;command posts and hostages using a network of underground tunnels.

Controlling the coastal enclave since 2007, Hamas has reportedly constructed an extensive tunnel city beneath Gaza, spanning hundreds of kilometres&nbsp;and reaching depths of up to 80 metres&nbsp;in some areas.

Despite these claims, Hamas, health authorities, and Al-Shifa directors deny the stashing of military infrastructure within or beneath the hospital complex. They express a willingness to undergo international inspection to verify these assertions.

<h2>Where is the hospital&nbsp;located?</h2>

Situated a few hundred metres&nbsp;from Gaza City's small fishing port, Al-Shifa is a sprawling complex bordered by the Beach refugee camp and the Rimal neighbourhood.

The name "Shifa" is derived from the Arabic word for "healing," a common term for hospitals in the Middle East.

As of Tuesday (Nov 14), the hospital was caring for 36 babies, with medical staff noting a lack of a clear mechanism for their relocation despite Israeli efforts to provide incubators for evacuation.

Three premature babies have already succumbed to the challenges arising from the hospital's fuel shortage, which occurred over the weekend and affected the generators powering their incubators.

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<h2>Historical background</h2>

Constructed in 1946 during British rule, two years before Britain withdrew from Palestine, Al-Shifa survived the Egyptian invasion in 1948 and subsequent decades of Egyptian military rule.

Following Israel's capture and occupation of the Gaza Strip in 1967, Shifa remained a focal point for Palestinians during clashes with Israeli troops.

Throughout its history, Shifa witnessed incidents, including a reported gun battle in 1971 between a Palestinian militant and an Israeli army patrol within the hospital premises.

In 1987, during the First Intifada against Israeli occupation, confrontations occurred outside Shifa between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers.

During the 1980s, the hospital complex underwent a redesign by Israeli architects, reportedly with American support. Claims by Zvi Elhyani, founder of the Israel Architecture Archive, suggest that an underground area created during the revamping was later appropriated by Hamas. However, evidence supporting this assertion is not provided.

In 1994, control of Shifa shifted from the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority to Hamas following the latter's surprise election victory in 2006 and subsequent military takeover of Gaza in 2007.

During the power struggle between Fatah and Hamas leading up to the takeover, fighters from both sides received treatment at Shifa under a truce agreement that neither side would harm the other's wounded.

<h2>Previous allegations and verification challenges</h2>

Israel had previously claimed that Hamas used underground areas in Shifa to hide during the 2008-2009 war, where over 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis lost their lives. However, verifying such claims has proven challenging.

The recent events surrounding Shifa Hospital show&nbsp;the complexities and longstanding historical context surrounding this vital medical facility in the Gaza Strip.

<h2>White House says Hamas using Al-Shifa for military operations</h2>

The White House announced on Tuesday (Nov 14) that it has&nbsp;intelligence indicating that Hamas is using&nbsp;&nbsp;Al-Shifa for military operations, potentially storing weapons, and characterised these actions as war crimes.

National security spokesperson John Kirby stated that the information confirms Hamas is using the hospital for command and control purposes, emphasising that such actions violate international law.

According to Kirby, the United States obtained this information through various intelligence methods. He said that the Biden administration downgraded the classification level of some data on Tuesday to share its conclusions with reporters.

Kirby specified that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were allegedly using several hospitals in Gaza, including Al-Shifa, to hide&nbsp;or support their military operations and to hold hostages. He noted that these groups were prepared to respond to Israeli military operations against these facilities.

Kirby stressed that while Hamas' actions complicate Israel's efforts to root out the group, it does not diminish Israel's responsibility to protect civilians. He made it clear that the US&nbsp;government does not endorse airstrikes on hospitals and stressed the need to avoid endangering innocent and vulnerable people seeking medical care.

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In the latest, Israeli forces have surrounded Al-Shifa hospital, claiming it serves as an underground headquarters for Hamas militants.

In response, Hamas, the ruling group in Gaza, denies the presence of fighters in the hospital, alleging that hundreds of patients and thousands of civilians are trapped on the premises, facing sniper fire and drone attacks.

The situation at Al-Shifa, particularly the reported siege, has raised international concern, including from the United States, Israel's closest ally. Israel denies the hospital is under siege, asserting that exit routes are provided for those inside. However, conflicting accounts make it challenging to independently verify the situation.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Al-Shifa Hospital, targeted by Israel on Wednesday (Nov 15), stands as the largest medical facility in the Gaza Strip. Both Israel and the United States allege that Hamas militants exploit Gaza's hospitals, including Al-Shifa, to hide command posts and hostages using a network of underground tunnels.

Al-Shifa Hospital, targeted by Israel on Wednesday (Nov 15), stands as the largest medical facility in the Gaza Strip. Both Israel and the United States allege that Hamas militants exploit Gaza's hospitals, including Al-Shifa, to hide command posts and hostages using a network of underground tunnels. Controlling the coastal enclave since 2007, Hamas has reportedly constructed an extensive tunnel city beneath Gaza, spanning hundreds of kilometres and reaching depths of up to 80 metres in some areas. Despite these claims, Hamas, health authorities, and Al-Shifa directors deny the stashing of military infrastructure within or beneath the hospital complex. They express a willingness to undergo international inspection to verify these assertions. Where is the hospital located? Situated a few hundred metres from Gaza City's small fishing port, Al-Shifa is a sprawling complex bordered by the Beach refugee camp and the Rimal neighbourhood. The name "Shifa" is derived from the Arabic word for "healing," a common term for hospitals in the Middle East. As of Tuesday (Nov 14), the hospital was caring for 36 babies, with medical staff noting a lack of a clear mechanism for their relocation despite Israeli efforts to provide incubators for evacuation. Three premature babies have already succumbed to the challenges arising from the hospital's fuel shortage, which occurred over the weekend and affected the generators powering their incubators. Also read | Israel says troops have entered Al-Shifa hospital for 'precise' operation Historical background Constructed in 1946 during British rule, two years before Britain withdrew from Palestine, Al-Shifa survived the Egyptian invasion in 1948 and subsequent decades of Egyptian military rule. Following Israel's capture and occupation of the Gaza Strip in 1967, Shifa remained a focal point for Palestinians during clashes with Israeli troops. Throughout its history, Shifa witnessed incidents, including a reported gun battle in 1971 between a Palestinian militant and an Israeli army patrol within the hospital premises. In 1987, during the First Intifada against Israeli occupation, confrontations occurred outside Shifa between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers. During the 1980s, the hospital complex underwent a redesign by Israeli architects, reportedly with American support. Claims by Zvi Elhyani, founder of the Israel Architecture Archive, suggest that an underground area created during the revamping was later appropriated by Hamas. However, evidence supporting this assertion is not provided. In 1994, control of Shifa shifted from the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority to Hamas following the latter's surprise election victory in 2006 and subsequent military takeover of Gaza in 2007. During the power struggle between Fatah and Hamas leading up to the takeover, fighters from both sides received treatment at Shifa under a truce agreement that neither side would harm the other's wounded. Previous allegations and verification challenges Israel had previously claimed that Hamas used underground areas in Shifa to hide during the 2008-2009 war, where over 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis lost their lives. However, verifying such claims has proven challenging. The recent events surrounding Shifa Hospital show the complexities and longstanding historical context surrounding this vital medical facility in the Gaza Strip. White House says Hamas using Al-Shifa for military operations The White House announced on Tuesday (Nov 14) that it has intelligence indicating that Hamas is using Al-Shifa for military operations, potentially storing weapons, and characterised these actions as war crimes. National security spokesperson John Kirby stated that the information confirms Hamas is using the hospital for command and control purposes, emphasising that such actions violate international law. According to Kirby, the United States obtained this information through various intelligence methods. He said that the Biden administration downgraded the classification level of some data on Tuesday to share its conclusions with reporters. Kirby specified that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were allegedly using several hospitals in Gaza, including Al-Shifa, to hide or support their military operations and to hold hostages. He noted that these groups were prepared to respond to Israeli military operations against these facilities. Kirby stressed that while Hamas' actions complicate Israel's efforts to root out the group, it does not diminish Israel's responsibility to protect civilians. He made it clear that the US government does not endorse airstrikes on hospitals and stressed the need to avoid endangering innocent and vulnerable people seeking medical care. Also watch | Hostages held in Gaza hospitals? In the latest, Israeli forces have surrounded Al-Shifa hospital, claiming it serves as an underground headquarters for Hamas militants. In response, Hamas, the ruling group in Gaza, denies the presence of fighters in the hospital, alleging that hundreds of patients and thousands of civilians are trapped on the premises, facing sniper fire and drone attacks. The situation at Al-Shifa, particularly the reported siege, has raised international concern, including from the United States, Israel's closest ally. Israel denies the hospital is under siege, asserting that exit routes are provided for those inside. However, conflicting accounts make it challenging to independently verify the situation. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Israeli army on Tuesday (Nov 14) claimed that they have captured the parliament along with other government institutions which were run by Hamas in Gaza City as its forces escalated their offensive inside the Palestinian territory.

Military units "took over the Hamas parliament, the government building, the Hamas police headquarters and an engineering faculty that served as an institute for the production and development of weapons," said the army, in a statement.

The Israel Defense Forces had announced that several Hamas governmental buildings which were located in the Gaza City neighborhoods of Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal were captured by the 7th Armoured Brigade and Golani Infantry Brigade, the Times Of Israel reported.&nbsp;

It stated that troops also captured the governor’s house in Gaza, which houses the offices of Hamas' police and military wing offices of Hamas’s intelligence division, and other sites which were used for preparing for the October 7 attack.

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The IDF stated that they also took over the engineering faculty building of the Gazan university which “served as an institute for the production and development of weapons,” and another Hamas compound which had a training base, interrogation rooms, detention cells and command centre.

The images shared on social media platforms showed Golani soldiers inside the Gaza parliament building and military police headquarters in Gaza.

<h2>Israel police to investigate 'several cases' of sexual violence on Oct 7</h2>

Israeli police on Tuesday (Nov 14) stated that they will be investigating "several cases" of sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas militants against women during the October 7 attacks, and added that they have "multiple witnesses" to incidents of rape.

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"We have multiple witnesses for several cases," stated David Katz, head of the Lahav 443 criminal investigation unit, as he showed the footage of testimony from a survivor, who was present in the rave party and saw how a woman was gang-raped and shot by the militants.

"We have no living victims who said 'we have been raped'. We have several statements from people from ZAKA who saw the bodies of women without pants or underwear," he said.

"We took more than 1,000 statements and some of the victims cannot speak due to being in psychological and medical treatment," he added.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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The Israeli army on Tuesday (Nov 14) claimed that they have captured the parliament along with other government institutions which were run by Hamas in Gaza City as its forces escalated their offensive inside the Palestinian territory.

The Israeli army on Tuesday (Nov 14) claimed that they have captured the parliament along with other government institutions which were run by Hamas in Gaza City as its forces escalated their offensive inside the Palestinian territory. Military units "took over the Hamas parliament, the government building, the Hamas police headquarters and an engineering faculty that served as an institute for the production and development of weapons," said the army, in a statement. The Israel Defense Forces had announced that several Hamas governmental buildings which were located in the Gaza City neighborhoods of Sheikh Ijlin and Rimal were captured by the 7th Armoured Brigade and Golani Infantry Brigade, the Times Of Israel reported. It stated that troops also captured the governor’s house in Gaza, which houses the offices of Hamas' police and military wing offices of Hamas’s intelligence division, and other sites which were used for preparing for the October 7 attack. ALSO READ | Indian woman safely evacuates from Gaza through Egypt's Rafah border The IDF stated that they also took over the engineering faculty building of the Gazan university which “served as an institute for the production and development of weapons,” and another Hamas compound which had a training base, interrogation rooms, detention cells and command centre. The images shared on social media platforms showed Golani soldiers inside the Gaza parliament building and military police headquarters in Gaza. Israel police to investigate 'several cases' of sexual violence on Oct 7 Israeli police on Tuesday (Nov 14) stated that they will be investigating "several cases" of sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas militants against women during the October 7 attacks, and added that they have "multiple witnesses" to incidents of rape. WATCH | Israel-Palestine war : US in negotiation for release of hostages | WION "We have multiple witnesses for several cases," stated David Katz, head of the Lahav 443 criminal investigation unit, as he showed the footage of testimony from a survivor, who was present in the rave party and saw how a woman was gang-raped and shot by the militants. "We have no living victims who said 'we have been raped'. We have several statements from people from ZAKA who saw the bodies of women without pants or underwear," he said. "We took more than 1,000 statements and some of the victims cannot speak due to being in psychological and medical treatment," he added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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