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[Live] Gaza: Thousands of civilians trapped in al-Shifa hospital
The Israeli army continued its operation on Thursday (November 16th) in Gaza's main hospital, which it said was a strategic Hamas military site. Thousands of civilians are crammed into the place, causing great concern and criticism.
The bodies of Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in the courtyard of al-Shifa Hospital, here on November 12. Health officials say they cannot bury them because of Israel's ground operation. via REUTERS - AHMED EL MOKHALLALATI
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Key takeaways:
► The Israeli army has been carrying out a "targeted" operation in al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest hospital, since Tuesday evening, November 14th.
► On Wednesday night, Israel claimed to have found "weapons and military equipment" in al-Shifa hospital, which Hamas denied.
►Breaking its silence for the first time since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, the UN Security Council on Wednesday called for "humanitarian pauses and corridors" in the Gaza Strip. The resolution prepared by Malta, adopted by 12 votes in favour and three abstentions (United States, United Kingdom, Russia), "calls for extensive and urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors for a sufficient number of days".
►The Israeli army announced that it had taken possession of the government buildings, including the parliament, of the Hamas movement in Gaza City.
►Hamas' Health Ministry announced at 20 p.m. on Wednesday that the death toll from Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip had reached 11,500since the war began on October 7, including 4,710 children. Since then, more than 1,200 Israelis have been killed, after the death toll was revised downwards on Friday. The Israeli army reports that 10 people are being held hostage by Hamas.
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05:05: Latest ISW map report
Latest #Iran Update covering the #IsraelHamasWar: https://t.co/uz7v8om3mN
1/ Israeli forces conducted a reconnaissance operation into the al Shifa Hospital complex on Nov. 14-15 to obtain information about the #Hamas tunnel network #Israel says is under the complex. pic.twitter.com/nQuPeoYY9m
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) November 16, 2023
5:05 a.m.: Biden still refuses to call for a ceasefire
Biden has been blunt in defending his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, arguing that Hamas poses an ongoing threat to Israel and that Israeli forces seek to avoid civilian casualties. A letter signed by 500 government officials was sent to Joe Biden on Tuesday protesting his unconditional support for Israel in the Gaza Strip. All signatories are anonymous, but all belong to the largest U.S. federal agencies. It's a sign of growing discontent with Biden's pro-Israel line in his own camp.
Read hereJoe Biden's pro-Israel line increasingly challenged within the administration
5:00 a.m.: Violent pro-Palestinian protest in front of Democratic Party headquarters
Clashes broke out Wednesday night (local time) between dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters and police outside the Democratic Party's national headquarters in Washington, forcing the closure of nearby U.S. congressional offices. "Our officers are working to contain approximately 150 people who are protesting illegally and violently," near party offices, the Capitol Police said in a message on X (formerly Twitter). "Officers are making arrests," the police added, adding that six wounded members of their ranks were treated for "minor cuts" and even "punches." Elected officials who were in the offices of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) at the time were escorted out of the building by police to safety. The demonstrators are demanding a ceasefire and an end to Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip.
At DNC, Capitol police attacking protesters & throwing protesters down the stairs.#FreePalestine #CeasefireNowInGaza#AlShifaHospital pic.twitter.com/RwbhejuKTg
— #StopCopCity (@ChuckModi1) November 16, 2023
► A look back at the day of November 15 by clicking here
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