Hamas turned Shifa Hospital into a terror fortress.
Each day of this war reveals new evidence of Hamas’ depravity, and the immense resources it has invested to use the people of Gaza as human shields.
A ceasefire now gives Hamas a lifeline to keep terrorizing Israelis and Palestinians.
Dear A.,
It’s been 40 days since the October 7 massacre. As Israelis continue to grieve, we pray for the 239 men, women, children and elderly who are still held captive in a gross violation of our shared humanity and of international law.
As Israel presses further into Gaza to root out Hamas, the terror group’s total disregard for Palestinian civilians, including patients, is being exposed for the world to see.
Last night, the IDF conducted a targeted operation against Hamas terrorists in the Shifa Hospital – the largest medical complex in Gaza City. Israeli and American intelligence have each confirmed that the hospital is being used by Hamas to hide its weapons and fighters.
Today, the IDF published a must-watch video revealing what it found inside one of the buildings.
In the 7-minute clip, IDF Spokesperson Jonathan Conricus enters the MRI unit of the hospital as gun battles are heard nearby.
The cameras inside have been destroyed by Hamas. We see terrorists’ grab-and-go bags filled with rifles, ammunition, grenades, and Hamas uniforms hidden behind MRI machines. Medical cabinets lining the hallways are stocked with military vests, AK-47s, knives, and other Hamas tactical gear – ready for terrorists to use against Israelis.
As Conricus explains, this is "only the tip of the iceberg."
Hamas spent 16 years building and fortifying its labyrinth of tunnels beneath the Shifa complex. Eliminating the terrorists will be a long and challenging mission, but it is vital to destroying Hamas.
There are reportedly hundreds of Palestinians being treated in the hospital, and more than 1,000 internally displaced Gazans inside. None of them have been killed – as Israel targets the terrorists and takes unparalleled measures to protect civilians.
Each day of this war reveals new evidence of Hamas’ depravity, and the immense resources it has invested to use the people of Gaza as human shields.
HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS: While the IDF fights Hamas, it is simultaneously delivering humanitarian aid to civilians inside the hospital. In this video, you can see IDF soldiers hauling boxes of medical supplies and baby food into Shifa.
Israeli medical teams and Arabic speaking soldiers are on the ground ensuring that all medical and humanitarian supplies successfully reach those in need.
Inexplicably, the BBC reported that Israel was firing at doctors and Arabic speakers – later forced to correct the record that Israel was providing doctors and Arabic speakers for the hospital.
KEEP CALLING CONGRESS: The calls for a ceasefire are growing on Capitol Hill. President Biden, top officials in the administration, and many members of Congress are rightly rejecting these voices. We must surge more calls into Congress and ensure our friends hear from us.
Set a reminder now for the morning to call your members through AIPAC’s congressional call center. Urge them to reject calls for a truce with Hamas and to stand with Israel throughout this war.
MORE BACKGROUND ON HUMAN SHIELDS: Read and share this AIPAC memo detailing Israel’s efforts to protect Palestinian civilians, while Hamas uses them as human shields.
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