An investigation by a criminal analysis organization reveals the occupation’s methodology in targeting Shifa. An investigation by Forensic Architecture, which specializes in forensic analysis of war zones and violence committed by governments and countries.

This included showing how the occupation forces destroyed the hospital's surgical and emergency buildings, and how these violations occurred geographically and temporally. The investigation was carried out by the forensic analysis group Forensic Architecture. The group is based in London and works with a number of international organizations, including the International Criminal Court.