What It’s About

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released compelling footage of a captured Hamas terrorist, shedding light on how the terror organization has been maliciously exploiting hospitals in Gaza, including the Kamal Adwan Hospital, as strategic command centers and armories.

Why It Matters

This revelation highlights the deliberate and dangerous tactics employed by Hamas, risking civilian lives by embedding military operations within hospitals, falsely assuming immunity from Israeli military action due to the presence of vulnerable patients and civilians.

The Latest

In a chilling confession, 21-year-old Anas Muhammad Faiz Al-Sharif, who worked under cover as a cleaner at Kamal Adwan Hospital, admitted to the IDF interrogators that the hospital had been turned into a hub for directing attacks, and stockpiling and distributing weaponry including anti-tank missiles, grenades, and small arms.

Between The Lines

The IDF’s operation resulted in the apprehension of 240 terrorists—the most significant in any single location in Gaza during the current conflict—emphasizing the strategic miscalculations of Hamas leaders who underestimated the IDF’s intelligence capabilities.

What They’re Saying

“They believe the hospital is a safe haven for them because the military cannot directly target it with an F-16 missile or destroy the building,” revealed Al-Sharif, further implicating Hamas leaders’ reliance on exploiting civilian environments.

Looking Ahead

The IDF ensured the safety of civilians by facilitating their transfer from Kamal Adwan Hospital to a secure location, upholding the value of human life and the importance of minimizing civilian casualties despite the complex urban warfare tactics of Hamas.

What’s Next

This incident may lead to increased scrutiny under international law and potentially more robust measures to isolate organizations like Hamas that weaponize civilian entities for military gain.

This story was first published on ynetnews.com.