According to a report by Jerusalem Post, new footage released by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday shows the interrogation of a Hamas terrorist who was arrested at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
The terrorist, Anas Muhammad Faiz al-Sharif, revealed during questioning that Hamas uses the hospital as a base for its operations.
Sharif, 21, who joined Hamas in 2021, was captured during an operation by the 401st Brigade and Unit 504 near the hospital.
He was transferred to Israel for questioning, where he outlined his role within Hamas and disclosed the use of the hospital grounds to transport equipment and weapons for launching attacks against Israeli forces.
The IDF reported that Sharif is one of 240 terrorists who were apprehended in the area surrounding the hospital.
His testimony provides evidence of Hamas exploitation of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, for military purposes.
Sharif also revealed that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives believed the IDF would avoid targeting the hospital due to the presence of patients and civilians.
This tactic, known as human shielding, is a violation of international humanitarian law and puts civilians at risk of harm.
The use of hospitals and other civilian facilities for military purposes is a longstanding concern in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The IDF has accused Hamas of systematically exploiting civilian infrastructure, including schools, mosques, and hospitals, for military purposes.
The international community has condemned Hamas’ use of human shielding and exploitation of civilian infrastructure.
The United Nations has called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and to take all feasible precautions to avoid harm to civilians and civilian objects.
