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Hamas Misuses Gaza Hospitals for Military Operations, Documents Reveal

9/11/2025

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Documents from Hamas's Ministry of Interior reveal the group's use of Gaza's medical facilities for military purposes since 2020.
The IDF declassified these documents, showing Hamas sheltering operatives and conducting operations in hospitals.
International law protects hospitals, but this protection is lost if they are used for military activities.
A 2020 document highlights hospitals' role in intelligence gathering during conflicts.
NGO Monitor asserts these actions violate medical neutrality, transforming hospitals into military hubs.

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Documents from Hamas's Ministry of Interior reveal the group's use of Gaza's medical facilities for military purposes since 2020.
The IDF declassified these documents, showing Hamas sheltering operatives and conducting operations in hospitals.
International law protects hospitals, but this protection is lost if they are used for military activities.
A 2020 document highlights hospitals' role in intelligence gathering during conflicts.
NGO Monitor asserts these actions violate medical neutrality, transforming hospitals into military hubs.