Exposing the Terror Clinic's Hidden Agenda
The controversy surrounding Israel's raid on Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, has been a hot topic of discussion. While some saw it as Israel's alleged brutality, others suspected a sinister secret hiding beneath the hospital's facade. Now, it's all out in the open - Al-Shifa Hospital has been unveiled as a Hamas terror stronghold, complete with underground tunnels and hostages.
The Unveiling
Since last Sunday, the world learned that Israel had long suspected the hospital of being a terrorist hideout, and now, it had solid proof. The Israeli army found a tunnel entrance under the hospital grounds, leading to a 55-meter-long tunnel filled with weapons and hostages. Additionally, they published footage from October 7, the day of the Hamas attack on Israel, showing terrorists leading two hostages to the Shifa hospital. One of them ended up seriously injured, while the other was taken inside against their will, with the hospital staff seemingly watching idly.
Hamas had chosen the hospital as their safe haven, taking advantage of the hospital's reputation for care and healing to hide their hostages. In the six weeks since the start of the Gaza war, the clinical staff and hospital officials have constantly criticized Israel, even going as far as blaming Israel for the emergency situation in the hospital without mentioning that they were harboring civilians.
The Silence
The video evidence released by Israel revealed that Hamas had a rather permanent presence in the hospital. According to military analyst Michael Horowitz, hosting terrorists in a place that is easily compromised by enemy intelligence doesn't make sense. Terrorists would be taken to a place they had absolute control over, which was evidently not the case at Al-Shifa Hospital. Horowitz commented that the hospital staff were either accomplices or were intimidated into silence.
Mohammed Abu Selmia, the hospital director, made a claim that Israel shot at anyone inside or outside the hospital, but he remained silent about the terrorist activities happening under his nose. There is no evidence to support his claim, which was heavily covered in the Arab media. Only after Israel allowed the evacuation of premature babies did the World Health Organization (WHO) head thank only the Palestinian Red Crescent, the UN, and other partners, ignoring the clear evidence of terror in the hospital.
International Organizations' Response
International organizations working in the hospital, such as the WHO, have been accused of remaining silent about the terror and hostage-taking happening in Al-Shifa. The head of the WHO, Ethiopian Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, often condemns Israel's actions but has remained silent over the evidence published by Israel. The WHO's role in this sordid affair has brought into question their integrity and ability to act impartially.
Hospital Staff's Plight
A British doctor who worked at the hospital for several months three years ago claimed that he stayed away from the suspicious, non-medical characters shuffling in and out of the hospital. The doctor reported that Hamas was always spoken about in hushed tones, as the staff was afraid of reprisals from the terrorists. This shows that the hospital staff had been living in fear of Hamas for years.
The Question of Propaganda
Critics continue to question Israel's actions at Al-Shifa Hospital, with many claiming that the Israeli military's discovery of the tunnel network was merely propaganda to justify their actions. However, with the release of video evidence, it's clear that Israel had solid reasons for considering the hospital to be a Hamas stronghold.
Conclusion
The revelation of Al-Shifa Hospital being a Hamas terror stronghold has shocking repercussions, highlighting the complexities of geopolitics and the role of international organizations in these conflicts. The Israeli military's discovery of the tunnel network and hostages underscores the ongoing struggle between Hamas and Israel, a fight that goes far beyond the Gaza Strip. The international community must take a hard look at their role in these conflicts and ensure that they are not inadvertently supporting terrorist organizations in the process.
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