An IDF graphic from November 23, 2023, depicting Hamas’s use of Shifa Hospital. (IDF)
The Israel Defense Forces exposes further parts of Hamas’s tunnel network under Shifa Hospital, publishing videos of additional entrances and underground hideout rooms.
The IDF says the tunnel goes under the so-called Qatari building at Shifa. It includes “war rooms” and hideouts, according to the IDF.
The tunnel entrance found in Shifa last week ended at a blast door after around 55 meters (180 feet) of tunnel. Past the door, which was breached yesterday, the IDF says it found an air-conditioned room, a hideout, toilets, and a kitchen.
It says another two tunnel shafts were found near the hospital, one in a street and another in a building used as a classroom around 100 meters (328 feet) away.
IDF troops also unearthed “many weapons,” as well as findings that indicate Hamas-held hostages were previously at Shifa, the military says.
“The findings unequivocally display Hamas’ deliberate method of operating underneath hospitals. The terrorist organization also exploits the hospital buildings, using them to store weapons in, and as terrorist headquarters,” the IDF says in a statement.
Reporters from numerous outlets were also given a tour of the tunnel by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.
