Israel-Hamas War: IDF says it has delivered 300 litres of fuel to Al-Shifa Hospital for medical purposes
IDF in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Also Read | Israel-Gaza War Day 39: Biden talks to Qatari emir; EU condemns Hamas for using civilians as ‘human shields’. Top points In an earlier statement, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari also said "There is no siege of Shifa Hospital" and emphasised ongoing cooperation with Gaza's hospital staff, as per an ANI report.
He said talks are being held to facilitate the safe movement of Gazans from Al-Shifa Hospital, particularly focusing on the east side open for safe passage. Three infants in the neonatal unit of Al-Shifa Hospital reportedly lost their lives amidst the hospital's operational challenges caused by continuous Israeli fire. CNN reported, citing the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health.
It was reported that the hospital went "out of service," and doctors are now manually performing artificial respiration on 36 babies. Also Read | Gaza war: First batch of evacuees reach Egypt after Rafah crossing reopens Munir Al-Bursh, Director-General of the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health, highlighted the dire situation, stating that the hospital is surrounded, with approximately 400 people under treatment and 20,000 displaced seeking shelter in the hospital complex, ANI added. The complex, according to Dr.
Qidra, is "out of service," with critical units such as the intensive care unit and pediatric department affected. The IDF's recent response to attacks involved striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and military posts in Lebanon, it said. This came after a Hezbollah terrorist cell launched rockets from Lebanon towards northern Israel, prompting an IDF counterattack on the terrorist cell and launch pad.
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