Israel Claims Discovery at Gaza Hospital: Hamas Tunnel and Body of Hostage
By- Priyanka Rai
More than half of Gaza's hospitals are non-functional due to combat, damage, or shortages
Israel launches a targeted operation in Al-Shifa hospital, accusing Hamas of using it as a command center
Netanyahu alleges hostages may have been held at Al-Shifa, leading to Israeli forces entering the hospital
Israel claims to find the body of a woman hostage, Yehudit Weiss, nearby during the operation
Ongoing negotiations for hostages, including Israelis and foreigners, amid little information on their fate
Qatar and Egypt mediate delicate negotiations for hostage release, particularly infants
Israel drops leaflets warning civilians to flee, expressing challenges in minimizing casualties
Israel vows to eradicate Hamas in response to the October 7 attack that killed 1,200, mostly civilians
UN Security Council passes resolution urging humanitarian pauses in the escalating conflict
Over 1.5 million internally displaced, and Gaza faces the immediate possibility of starvation due to Israel's blockade