Approximately one hour ago, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry announced that IDF personnel had alerted them that a ground incursion into Shifa Hospital was imminent.

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Moments ago, the IDF announced it was conducting precision targeting missions in parts of Shifa hospital to target Hamas military infrastructure. Residents and patients have reportedly been warned to stay away from all windows.

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IDF forces are carrying out a precise and targeted operation against Hamas in a specified area in the Shifa Hospital, based on intelligence information and an operational necessity.

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— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 15, 2023

This is the first IDF ground operation against Gaza’s largest hospital, which is also the site of Hamas’ primary command and control hub. Over the past two days, IDF personnel have offered gas, medical supplies, and an evacuation of critically injured children from the NICU. However, Hamas has stolen those supplies and denied permission for those civilians to leave.

This is developing.