The Israeli military claims to have evidence indicating that the basement of a Gaza City hospital, specifically the Rantisi children’s hospital, was used by the Hamas terror group to store arms and potentially hold hostages. The IDF Spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, presented images during a press conference, showcasing weapons stored beneath the hospital and rooms appearing to be used for holding hostages. The Israeli government aims to address criticism regarding military operations near hospitals suspected of harboring terrorist activities.
The Israeli military claims to have evidence, including photos released on November 13, 2023, showing that the basement of Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City was used by the Hamas terror group to hide arms and potentially hold hostages kidnapped on October 7. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari presented the evidence during a press conference, revealing weapons stored underneath the hospital and rooms appearing to be used for holding hostages. The presentation included a staged living room with window curtains, a calendar indicating guard shifts starting on October 7, and an adjoining room with a chair, woman’s robe, rope, and evidence of constraints. The Israeli government aims to counter criticism of military operations near hospitals suspected of harboring terrorist activities.
“This is a war crime, this is a crime against humanity,” Hagari said, accusing international organizations funding the hospitals of aiding terror. The Israeli military claims
There was also a motorcycle thought used by a Palestinian to transport hostages into Gaza, Hagari charged, as well as what appeared to be makeshift bathrooms, a kitchen and ventilation pipes.
Israel is continuing to investigate if hostages were in fact held in the location, with forensic teams dispatched there Monday, Hagari said.