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Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, which means "healing" in Arabic, is at the centre of controversy because Israel claims that Hamas uses it for military operations, while Hamas denies this and claims that civilians are trapped there under constant fire from Israeli snipers. and drones.
The United States supports Israel's conclusions and accuses Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad of using hospitals, including Al Shifa, to harbour military operations and hold hostages. Israel acknowledges that its own actions complicate efforts to uproot Hamas, but stresses the need to protect civilians.
The raid on Al Shifa raises questions about Israel's interpretation of international law to protect medical facilities and the thousands of displaced people sheltering there. UN human rights officials have expressed concern about the possible violation of international law by the use of hospitals for military purposes.
(Xinhua/RoZ)
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