Israeli military forced journalists and health workers to strip in Gaza hospital raid, eyewitnesses say | CNN
Israeli forces detain Palestinians at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza amidst conflict, prompting allegations of mistreatment and violations.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Israeli forces detained Palestinian journalists and health workers at Al-Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, blindfolding them and stripping them down to their underwear. The raid was carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) after claiming senior Hamas terrorists were using the facility for terrorist activities. Eyewitnesses described humiliating interrogations, with some detainees released without their belongings. The IDF reported detaining suspects and killing terrorists, though CNN cannot independently verify these claims. The hospital was turned into a battleground, affecting patients and medical staff. Some reports allege mistreatment and violations by Israeli forces, including assaults and interrogation tactics. The conflict in Gaza has led to civilian casualties, with evacuations proving unsafe despite IDF warnings. Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported significant casualties, and hospitals struggle amid the ongoing violence. Peaceful evacuation zones have not ensured safety for civilians in the region.