Hamas Accused of Using Medical Institutions as Shields

What’s happening?

A member of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force has alleged that the terror group is strategically using medical institutions, particularly Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, as shields against attacks, under the assumption that these locations will not be targeted.

Why does it matter?

This revelation, if true, raises serious ethical and humanitarian concerns. Medical institutions are traditionally considered safe zones in conflict situations, protected by international law. The alleged use of such facilities as shields could put innocent lives at risk, compromise the provision of medical services, and further escalate the conflict.

The bigger picture

This is not the first time such allegations have been made against Hamas. The group has been accused in the past of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes, a strategy that complicates efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also underscores the complex and multifaceted nature of this ongoing dispute.

This story was first published on Ynetnews .