Hamas-Gaza Conflict Roundup: Israeli soldiers, WHO on Shafa, ceasefire, tunnel, first lady
Israeli soldiers left Gaza strip
A contingent of Israeli soldiers has pulled out of Gaza. The Israeli military has not disclosed whether there are plans for deploying more units or if there will be a reduction in the number of troops. Concurrently, Israeli journalist Amichai Stein shared images on his X account depicting preparations underway for the release of hostages.
WHO voices apprehension regarding the status of Shafa Hospital
The World Health Organization has expressed concern regarding the medical staff at Shafa Hospital in northern Gaza. The Gaza Ministry of Health previously reported that Israeli forces have not yet vacated al-Shifa Hospital. In a statement on Thursday, the Israeli army claimed to have detained the hospital's head and some of its doctors, alleging that Hamas has been using the hospital for military purposes.
As the ceasefire commences, several Gaza residents now heading back to their homes
As the humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict commenced on Friday, numerous Gaza residents returned to their homes, with some attempting to reach the north of the Gaza Strip. Despite the warning issued by Israel that the region remains in a state of war and danger, the IDF blocked passage to prevent Palestinians from moving north. This led to a confrontation between Palestinians and Israeli forces, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries.
Extensive tunnel beneath Shafa Hospital, a constructed pathway spanning several dozen meters
The Israeli army has uncovered a Hamas tunnel beneath Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, measuring 10 meters in depth and 55 meters in length, leading to a "bulletproof" door. Israel alleges that Hamas uses such doors to impede Israeli forces from entering their command centers and underground facilities. The Israeli military suspects the existence of additional undiscovered routes connected to this tunnel. Accusing Hamas of employing human shields, the army arrested Shifa Hospital's director, Mohammad Abu Salmiya, and several medical personnel for questioning regarding the alleged use of the hospital complex as a Hamas command center.
Israeli First Lady condemns international institutions for their silence on Hamas' collective aggression
In an article published in Newsweek, Israel's First Lady, Michael Herzog, criticized the international institutions for their silence on the mass rapes by Hamas militants during the group's October 7th attack on Israel. She characterized this silence as a betrayal of all women. The First Lady recounted harrowing stories from a mother near the Gaza border, describing the events as horrifying and emphasizing that this woman was one of thousands of Israeli women simultaneously killed and raped by Hamas terrorists on that tragic day.
