Israeli Forces Engage Hamas Fighters near Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported a recent clash with members of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas near the Al-Quds hospital in Gaza on Monday. The confrontation resulted in the elimination of 21 fighters from the Hamas group.

According to the IDF’s statement on its Telegram channel, the Hamas members allegedly concealed themselves among civilians and utilized rocket-propelled grenades and small arms in an attack against Israeli soldiers. The assault resulted in damage to an Israeli tank.

What could these Hamas terrorists possibly be doing with an RPG at the Quds Hospital? pic.twitter.com/Ajpnz0Hf4Q

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 13, 2023

In response, the IDF engaged the Hamas fighters. The statement highlighted that during the exchange of fire, civilians were observed leaving the hospital building. Additionally, other armed individuals, identified as terrorists, emerged from adjacent buildings, joined the attack, and later retreated to the hospital.

The IDF emphasized that this incident exemplifies Hamas’ ongoing misuse of civilian structures, including hospitals, for launching attacks. The military publication underlined the group’s tactics of using civilians as shields during confrontations.

Earlier on the same day, the Palestinian Red Crescent reported Israeli tank deployments and soldiers converging “from all directions” near the Al-Quds hospital in Gaza. They also noted ongoing bombardment, prompting preparations to evacuate patients, their families, and medical staff from the hospital.