IDF claims capture of 100 Hamas militants inside Gaza Hospital

Jerusalem (The Uttam Hindu): Israeli troops conducted a raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, detaining around 100 suspected Hamas militants, according to a statement released by the Israeli military on Monday. The operation aimed to target Hamas operatives believed to be using the hospital as a cover, while soldiers moved through the compound in coordination with efforts to evacuate civilians from the facility. The raid, part of ongoing military operations, led to a large number of arrests, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region as Israel continues to intensify its operations against Hamas.

The Israeli military reported that, during the raid, troops discovered a cache of weapons and ammunition hidden inside the hospital. Additionally, soldiers uncovered funds and intelligence documents, allegedly indicating the presence of an active terrorist cell within the hospital premises. The IDF claimed that several militants attempted to flee during the evacuation process but were apprehended. The operation, according to the military, was planned with the intent to neutralize threats while ensuring the safety of civilians in the area, although specifics of how this balance was managed were not disclosed.

The raid comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with both sides accusing each other of targeting civilians. Israel has frequently claimed that Hamas uses civilian infrastructure as cover for its operations, including schools, residential areas, and hospitals. The arrest of 100 suspected militants at the Kamal Adwan Hospital underscores the complexity of conducting military operations in densely populated urban areas where militants allegedly blend with civilian populations. The incident is likely to draw international scrutiny over the conduct of both the military and the militants during operations in sensitive locations like hospitals.