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world2 years ago•3 min saved

Investigation Reveals Cause of Gaza Hospital Blast: Palestinian Rocket Failure

U.S. intelligence officials have concluded with "high confidence" that the deadly blast at Gaza's Al-Ahli hospital was not caused by Israeli munitions, but rather by a rocket launched by Palestinian militants that suffered from "catastrophic motor failure." The explosion occurred when the rocket's warhead was propelled into the hospital compound. The officials cited evidence such as signals intercepts, video sources, photographs, and geolocation technologies to support their assessment. They also mentioned that the light structural damage and flight videos of the launch were inconsistent with air-dropped munitions or artillery rounds. The intelligence community could not rule out the possibility of new information changing their assessment.

via CBS News|

#gaza-hospital-blast #israel #palestinian-militants

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rashida Tlaib challenges US and Israel findings on Gaza hospital blast, calls for independent investigation"

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is calling for an independent investigation into the bombing of a Gaza hospital, refusing to accept the findings of the US and Israel that Islamic Jihad terrorists were responsible. Tlaib cited doubts raised by media outlets and third-party analysts and expressed agreement with the United Nations on the need for an independent investigation. She criticized Israel's denials of responsibility, pointing to reports of previous bombings of medical facilities in Gaza. Both the White House and the Israeli government have determined that the explosion was caused by a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket. Tlaib accused both governments of misleading the public in the past and called for a ceasefire to save innocent lives.

via New York Post |

#gaza-hospital-blast #hamas #independent-investigation

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Biden's Middle East Mission: Allies Snubbed, Global Influence Tested"

President Joe Biden faced a snub from some of the United States' closest Arab allies as they canceled a planned meeting with him, expressing their anger over the Gaza hospital blast that killed hundreds of Palestinians. While Palestinian officials blamed Israel for the blast, Israeli officials claimed it was caused by a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket. Arab leaders are alarmed at the US's perceived support for Israel and are distancing themselves from the Biden administration. Anti-Israel protests have erupted in several Arab countries, and Arab leaders are wary of protests escalating at home. Egypt and Jordan have pushed back against a US plan to establish a safe corridor for Palestinians fleeing Gaza in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

via CNN|

#arab-allies #biden #gaza-hospital-blast

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Global Protests Demand Justice for Palestinians

Protests erupted across the Middle East and in Washington, D.C., following the explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags, clashed with security forces, and called for an end to attacks on Palestinians. The tension in the region from the Israel-Hamas conflict is spreading, with protests also taking place in Egypt, Morocco, and Iran. In Washington, an estimated 300 people were arrested during a protest at the Capitol, while American Jewish organizations criticized the Israeli government and demanded a ceasefire.

via NPR|

#gaza-hospital-blast #international-affairs #middle-east

conflictinvestigation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Exploring the Gaza Hospital Blast: Evidence, Blame, and Humanitarian Aid"

A deadly blast at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City has sparked a blame game between Hamas-controlled Palestinian authorities and Israel, with both sides giving conflicting accounts. BBC Verify is examining video footage, imagery, and eyewitness accounts to determine the cause of the explosion, but experts have so far been unable to reach a conclusive answer. The available evidence suggests that the blast may have been caused by a failed rocket section hitting the hospital's car park and causing a fuel and propellant fire. The nature of the crater and the absence of missile fragments are among the missing pieces of evidence. The Israel Defense Forces claim that the explosion was not caused by their weapons, while a recording released by the IDF suggests that the hospital was hit by a projectile fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

via BBC.com|

#conflictinvestigation #evidence #gaza-hospital-blast

international-relations2 years ago•12 min saved

"Biden's Israel Visit Amidst IDF Accusing Hamas of Gaza Hospital Blast"

President Biden is in Israel to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from escalating and to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians affected by the violence. The visit comes after an explosion at a Gaza hospital, with Israel blaming Palestinian Islamic Jihad for misfiring a rocket, while Hamas accuses Israel of the attack. Pope Francis called for peace and a day of prayer, while Iran's foreign minister called for Islamic countries to impose sanctions on Israel. A synagogue in Berlin was targeted in a "terrorist attack," and the director of the Gaza hospital pleaded for an end to the war. The UK's foreign secretary urged caution in assigning blame for the hospital blast, and the IDF presented evidence supporting their claim that Islamic Jihad was responsible. President Biden expressed outrage over the hospital bombing and assured Israel of US support.

via Fox News|

#gaza-hospital-blast #hamas #international-relations