Tragic explosion at a Gaza hospital which resulted in death of 500 civilians, initially blamed on an Israeli airstrike by Hamas, but later revealed to be caused by a misfired rocket from a Palestinian faction.
Gaza Hospital Bombing Update:
A devastating explosion at Gaza City’s al-Ahli hospital, claiming hundreds of lives, was not the result of an Israeli air strike as initially claimed by Hamas. Instead, the Israeli military identified a misfired rocket from a Palestinian faction affiliated with Hamas as the cause.
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry initially attributed the tragedy to an Israeli air strike, denouncing it as a “horrific massacre” and reporting over 500 casualties. However, subsequent investigations revealed a different narrative.
The explosion occurred around 7 p.m. local time at the al-Ahli hospital, situated in the central Gaza Strip, an area subjected to Israeli precision strikes targeting Hamas following Hamas-initiated assaults on Israeli communities.
Contrary to the initial narrative, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) presented evidence indicating an Islamic Jihad rocket intended for Israel had misfired, striking the hospital. This revelation contradicted widespread media accounts amplifying Hamas’ version of events.
Hamas to Blame: IDF
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesman, emphasized that radar data and intercepted communications affirmed Islamic Jihad’s responsibility for the failed rocket launch. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reinforced this, asserting that Gaza-based terrorists orchestrated the hospital attack, underscoring their brutal tactics and use of human shields.
The conflict’s toll has been severe, with thousands wounded and casualties on both sides. Amidst the ongoing violence, accurate reporting and careful scrutiny of evolving situations are crucial to understanding the complex realities on the ground.
Check the X Thread showing IDF graphics of Hamas fired rockets.
