UN Expresses Shock at IDF Operation in Hospital Designated as Hamas Command Center by Israel

"I'm appalled by reports of military raids in Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza," UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths wrote on X.

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"I'm appalled by reports of military raids in Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza," UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths wrote on X.

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"The protection of newborns, patients, medical staff and all civilians must override all other concerns, Hospitals are not battlegrounds." he said. 

On Tuesday, the Biden administration officially acknowledged longstanding Israeli claims that Hamas is utilizing medical facilities in Gaza for military purposes, as reported by The Times Of Israel.

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Contrary to allegations of surrounding or besieging the medical center, the IDF has consistently refuted such claims. They assert that one entrance remains accessible, emphasizing their collaborative efforts with the facility's staff to facilitate the secure passage of patients and civilians.

In a separate development on Wednesday, the IDF announced the successful delivery of baby food and essential medical supplies to Al-Shifa.

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(With Agency Inputs)

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