Israel’s prime minister rejected calls from Western allies to do more to protect Palestinian civilians as troops surrounded Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, leading to the deaths of five patients, including a premature baby, after the last generator ran out of fuel. The hospital has been portrayed by Israel as Hamas’ main command post, with allegations of militants using civilians as human shields. Despite calls for a cease-fire from Western leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that the responsibility for harm to civilians lies with Hamas, accusing the group of preventing civilians from leaving combat zones.
Gaza’s Main Shifa Hospital Faces Dark Period Amid Intense Attacks, Putting Israel at Odds with Allies
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