Middle East conflict live updates: Israel raids Gaza hospitals; most Americans disapprove of Israeli campaign in Gaza, poll finds
Israeli forces conduct operations at hospitals in Gaza, US advises against ground offensive, criticisms raised over civilian endangerment and high casualties reported.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Israeli forces are conducting an operation at al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis and continuing a raid at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin advised Israel against a ground offensive in Rafah. Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The IDF found weapons and detained over 500 individuals at al-Shifa Hospital. Humanitarian groups criticized the raid for endangering doctors and patients. The head of Hamas’s political operations met with Iran’s foreign minister, drawing condemnation from the IDF. The Gaza Health Ministry reports thousands killed and injured, while Israel estimates casualties from recent events.