Gaza Hospital Blast: What We Know So Far About the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital Attack

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Gaza Hospital Blast: What We Know So Far About the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital Attack
On a fateful day, a devastating blast tore through Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza.
The moment of the blast was captured on video, showing a large explosion erupting on the hospital grounds.
Dr. Fadel Na’eem, head of the orthopedic department, described the panic that ensued as staff members ran into the operating room, screaming for help and reporting multiple casualties.
The aftermath was overwhelming, with many people beheaded and a big fire everywhere.
The magnitude of the devastation was too much for the medical team to handle.
Palestinian officials blamed Israel for the attack, while Israel presented evidence that it was a misfire by the militant group Islamic Jihad.
The IDF released audio that allegedly captured a conversation between two Hamas operatives discussing a rocket launch near the hospital.
However, the authenticity of the recordings cannot be verified.
Israel also claimed that there were no visible signs of craters or significant damage to buildings that would result from an airstrike.
On the other hand, officials in Gaza claimed that the hospital was damaged by two Israeli shells four days prior.
According to US intelligence, Israel was not responsible for the blast.
The US National Security Council assessed that the explosion was likely caused by an errant rocket or missile launch carried out by Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
The blast analysis suggests that it was a ground explosion rather than an airstrike.
However, further investigation is still ongoing.
Countries around the world have expressed horror at the loss of life and called for a careful investigation.
The United Nations has also urged caution in attributing blame until the circumstances become clear.
Several Arab countries have condemned Israel and accused its military of bombing the hospital.
Protests have erupted in various countries, with thousands of people demanding justice for the victims.
The Gaza hospital blast remains shrouded in uncertainty.
While Israel and Palestinian factions continue to exchange accusations, the world waits for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
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