On Wednesday, October 18, the spokesperson for the Israeli army denied any involvement of the country in the explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza during a press conference, attributing responsibility to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group. Daniel Hagari referenced evidence obtained by Israeli military units and stated, "We have released a recording of two Hamas commanders discussing the misfire of an Islamic Jihad rocket hitting Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza." He noted that over 400 rockets fired from the Gaza Strip had landed in the same area in recent days. This Israeli military official also mentioned that no operations were being conducted by Israeli forces at the time of the explosion. Hagari criticized media outlets that, according to him, published Hamas's accusations against Israel regarding the hospital explosion without waiting for the results of the Israeli army's investigations. Health officials from Hamas in Gaza claim that hundreds were killed in the Israeli attack on Al-Ahli Hospital, but Israel has denied this accusation. In this context, the Times of Israel reported that drone footage shows a large fire resulting from an explosion, but no crater exists. The Israeli army stated that its attacks usually create large craters in the ground. Earlier, Reuters reported that it could not independently verify these claims but noted that the incident occurred following a crisis that arose after Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 6. The explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital has elicited numerous reactions. In this regard, U.S. President Joe Biden, who was informed of the news while en route to Israel, condemned the attack, stating that the United States always emphasizes the protection of civilian lives during conflicts. He also expressed, "I am outraged and deeply saddened by the explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza and the horrific loss of life that resulted from it." Hours before Biden's arrival in Israel, everything was overshadowed by the 'attack' or 'explosion' at the Gaza hospital. Biden referred to the attack on the hospital in Gaza as a 'terrible tragedy'; both sides are accusing each other.
Israel's Response to Accusations: Palestinian Islamic Jihad Rocket Hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
The Israeli army denied involvement in the explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, attributing it to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The incident has led to significant casualties and international condemnation, particularly from U.S. President Joe Biden. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions and the humanitarian crisis in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
An explosion occurred at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, with Israel denying involvement and blaming Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The incident resulted in significant casualties and international reactions.
- Israel released a recording alleging a misfire by Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
- Hamas claims the explosion was an Israeli attack, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, with periodic escalations leading to significant casualties and international attention.
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