Israeli troops continued their search for Hamas presence and evidence of tunnels beneath the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza for a second day. They uncovered a Hamas tunnel shaft and a vehicle packed with weapons on the hospital grounds. Videos released by the military showed the tunnel shaft and the weapons. Israel claims that Hamas operated from within the hospital complex, using civilian infrastructure as cover. The United States has supported Israel’s claims, stating that intelligence agencies have independently reached the same conclusion. The international community has called for the protection of civilians in Gaza, with the UN Security Council adopting a resolution for humanitarian access. The UN High Commissioner for human rights has called for an investigation into violations of international law by both Hamas and Israeli forces. Israel’s ability to prove its claims could determine its foreign allies’ support for its military response.
