Israeli Forces Besiege Additional Gaza Hospitals, Red Crescent Reports

Israeli forces besieged two Gaza hospitals, Al-Amal and Nasser, in Khan Younis, leading to the evacuation of patients and displaced people, while medical staff remained under heavy gunfire. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported casualties and stated that hospitals were being used as strongholds by Hamas militants, a claim denied by Hamas and medical staff. Additionally, the Israeli military said it captured 480 militants in a week-long raid at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, leading to the deaths of five Palestinian doctors. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties and displaced civilians, with mediation efforts for a ceasefire and aid to Gaza civilians proving unsuccessful.