On May 13, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes on the Gaza European Hospital in Khan Younis, asserting that Hamas operated a command and control center beneath the facility. The strikes resulted in significant casualties and damage to the hospital's infrastructure.
The IDF claimed that the operation targeted underground Hamas infrastructure, including tunnels extending to the hospital. However, the evidence provided by the IDF has been met with skepticism. Critics argue that the IDF's footage purportedly showing tunnels was inconclusive and, in some cases, unrelated to the hospital itself.
This incident is part of a broader pattern where Israel has accused Hamas of using hospitals for military purposes—a claim that has been disputed by various human rights organizations. For instance, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have previously reported a lack of evidence supporting allegations that Hamas uses hospitals as shields or bases. They emphasize that international law protects medical facilities, and such protections should not be violated without compelling evidence.
The attack on the Gaza European Hospital has intensified calls for independent investigations to assess the validity of military claims and ensure accountability for actions that result in civilian harm. The international community continues to express concern over the targeting of medical facilities and the broader humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict.
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