The ground offensive by Israel is still ongoing in northern Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war completes almost a month, according to Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, who also stated that the forces are committed to continuing their operations against Hamas terrorists.
“Our forces continue to operate against Hamas’ leadership and infrastructure in northern Gaza,” he added.
The IDF also claimed that Hamas hides within the intricate network of “terror tunnels.”
“While Hamas obstructs their civilians from getting to safety in southern Gaza, Hamas hides within their intricate network of terror tunnels,” the IDF posted on X.
“IDF troops uncovered multiple access points during operational activity in Northern Gaza,” it added.
According to CNN on Friday, Israel took credit for the attack on an ambulance outside of Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, which resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement claimed that Israel had targeted the ambulance because it was being used by Hamas. Notably, CNN reported, citing the Hamas-run health authorities, that the attack on the largest medical facility in the enclave resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 50 injuries.
According to the footage from the scene, at least a dozen bloodied casualties can be seen strewn across the ground near an ambulance.