Headline news today world1/22/2024 ![]() “The Hamas terror tunnel network situated under the hospital also exploited electricity and resources taken from the hospital,” said the joint statement from the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security agency. Israeli security forces confirmed the Al-Shifa hospital director “was apprehended and transferred” for questioning today, saying in a statement the move followed what they said was evidence that the facility had “served as a Hamas command and control center.” NBC News’ Keir Simmons, Raf Sanchez, Ali Arouzi, Erin McLaughlin and David Noriega are reporting from the region.Ĭoverage on this live blog has ended.The number of hostages has been revised downward to reflect those found dead. 7 Hamas attack, with 236 people held hostage in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces estimate 1,200 people were killed in the Oct. More than 1.7 million people have been displaced in Gaza, where health officials say the death toll has surpassed 14,500 after weeks of Israeli attacks.The director of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital has been detained for questioning by Israeli forces after what they said was evidence that the hospital "served as a Hamas command and control center." The militant group and doctors have denied that accusation, while most patients and staff have now evacuated after Israel raided the facility.Israeli leaders say they will target southern Gaza, where they say Hamas leaders are among the masses who have fled, but where bombardment and a lack of shelter, water and food have created a mounting humanitarian crisis. Israel has vowed to continue its military campaign in Gaza after the deal, which will also involve the release of 150 Palestinians from Israeli jails.The pause in fighting will begin at midnight ET and the first 13 hostages will be handed over at 9 a.m. The deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza has been delayed, but the White House insists it "remains agreed" as Israeli airstrikes and ground operations continued in the Palestinian enclave.
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