IDF Strike on Al-Shifa Hospital in Tel Aviv Sparks International Outrage and Calls for an End to the Violence

The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has continued its “precise and targeted operation against Hamas” this morning in the Al-Shifa Hospital in Tel Aviv. The IDF said its movements were based on “operational necessities,” as well as intelligence information indicating that “Hamas activity is being directed from that area.” It said troops encountered explosive devices and terrorist cells prior to their entry, as well as “an engagement” in which it said militants were killed.

The strike late Saturday resulted in four confirmed deaths, including 36-year-old Hammam Alloh, a renowned physician who stayed in northern Gaza to help treat patients at Shifa Hospital. Alloh’s sister, Shaymma Alloh, had been dreading the news that her family’s house was hit by a missile strike. Alloh and many of his relatives were staying at his in-laws’ home near the hospital because they had nowhere else to go. One was disemboweled by the blast, two more buried in rubble, she said.

The IDF has yet to comment on the casualties from the strike, but has said that its troops are still carrying out a “precise and targeted operation against Hamas” this morning in the Al-Shifa Hospital. The IDF has also said that it is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of civilians in the area.

The strike has sparked international outrage, with many calling for an immediate end to the violence. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the incident, and the United States has urged both sides to de-escalate the situation. The Israeli government has yet to respond to these calls.

The situation in Gaza remains tense, as the IDF continues its “precise and targeted operation” against Hamas. It is unclear how long the operation will last, or what the outcome will be. In the meantime, the international community is calling for an end to the violence and a return to peace negotiations.