In an escalating development, the Israeli military forces have embarked on an operation against Hamas within the premises of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Israel and the United States have contended that Hamas has clandestinely set up its headquarters and a network of tunnels beneath the hospital – a claim that Hamas has fervently denied.

In the backdrop of this operation, the United States’ unflinching solidarity with Israel has emerged as a contentious issue for President Joe Biden. The White House has affirmed that US intelligence corroborates the existence of a Hamas command center in Al-Shifa, while emphasizing the need to evade civilian harm.

The Israeli raid has evoked international concerns due to the deteriorating conditions in the hospital. With the facility running out of fuel and ceasing to be operational, the situation has turned catastrophic for patients, staff, and displaced individuals.

The Israel Defense Forces, conducting what they call a ‘precise and targeted operation’ based on intelligence and ‘operation necessity,’ have left Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza in a dire state. The fuel shortage has led to grim conditions for patients and hospital staff.