Following intelligence information that indicated that terrorists had embedded themselves inside the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya, the IDF and ISA conducted a precise operation in the area to thwart terrorist activity and apprehend terrorists.
Before beginning scans in the compound, the soldiers enabled civilians to leave the hospital. To maintain essential hospital systems and ensure patient care, the Gaza Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) coordinated with the hospital to activate an additional generator, ensuring an electricity and oxygen supply for patients.
Several terrorists – including Hamas terrorists who took part in the October 7th Massacre – had barricaded themselves inside the hospital.
The soldiers apprehended approximately 100 terrorists from the compound, including terrorists who attempted to escape during the evacuation of civilians.
Inside the hospital, they found weapons, terror funds, and intelligence documents in the surrounding area. Throughout the war, Hamas terrorists have repeatedly operated from inside hospitals across the Gaza Strip, using them to hold hostages, execute terror attacks, and store weapons and explosives.
The IDF continues to act in accordance with international law and act against the Hamas terrorist organization while avoiding harm to civilians.