Gaza's Largest Hospital Shuts Down, Calls for Cease-fire Grow

Gaza's Largest Hospital Shuts Down, Calls for Cease-fire Grow

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NOV 2023

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The Spin

Pro-Israel narrative

Israel has presented evidence that terrorists from Hamas have placed their headquarters underneath the Al-Shifa hospital, specifically with the aim of using the civilians at the facility as human shields. After Hamas' heinous attack on Israel, the country has the right to ensure its security.

The Times of Israel

Anti-Israel narrative

Even if Israel's claims are true, it has an overriding obligation under international humanitarian law to prevent unnecessary harm to civilians, as well as ensuring that the principles of distinction, precautions in attack, and proportionality are respected. There are serious concerns that Israel's attacks are breaching international law.

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