IDF Releases Hamas Footage Showing Bomb Placement Near Hospital

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released video evidence on Monday allegedly recovered from Hamas operatives, showing terrorists planting a bomb near the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza. The footage, reportedly recorded by Hamas members, demonstrates their use of civilian areas for military purposes in violation of international law.

According to the IDF, the video depicts Hamas planting explosives approximately 45 meters from the hospital. The IDF emphasized that such actions endanger civilians and violate the neutrality of medical facilities, which are protected under international law. This footage emerged after the IDF concluded operations around the Indonesian Hospital last week. Givati Brigade troops, operating under the 162nd Brigade, neutralized explosives in the vicinity, captured multiple terrorists, and engaged militants attempting to flee the hospital.

The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) criticized Israel’s raid on the hospital but did not condemn the alleged actions of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who reportedly operated within and around the medical facility. Israeli officials defended their response, citing the immediate threat posed by militants using hospitals as shields. The IDF reiterated its commitment to minimizing harm to civilians while countering terrorist threats embedded in populated areas.

This incident highlights the challenges of urban warfare in Gaza, where Hamas has faced ongoing accusations of embedding military operations in residential and civilian areas. By placing weapons and explosives near critical infrastructure like hospitals, schools, and mosques, Hamas allegedly aims to deter strikes while exploiting civilian casualties for propaganda.

The release of the footage has drawn attention to the complexities of the conflict, with Israel seeking to justify its operations against militant threats while facing international criticism. The IDF continues to conduct targeted raids across Gaza to eliminate weapons stockpiles, dismantle tunnels, and neutralize operatives, emphasizing that Hamas bears responsibility for the risks posed to civilians.

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