Israeli intel releases audio of Hamas discussing ‘hospital strike mishap: ‘Did we do it?’
The Israeli military releases intercepted call as evidence in Gaza hospital bombing
The Israeli military has released audio of a phone call between Hamas officials, claiming it as proof that Israel was not responsible for the deadly bombing of a Gaza hospital. The strike occurred on Tuesday night, and Hamas quickly blamed Israel for the incident. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strongly denied the accusation, stating that it was the result of an errant strike from a separate terrorist group in Gaza, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
On Wednesday, the IDF released an intercepted call between two Hamas operatives. In the call, they can be heard discussing the claim that the strike was actually a failed PIJ rocket launched from a cemetery behind the hospital. The release of this clip not only demonstrates Israel’s intelligence-gathering capabilities but also has the potential to change how Hamas operatives communicate with each other.
Hamas inflates casualty count and launches media campaign
The IDF spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, stated that Hamas knew the strike came from Gaza but sought to capitalize on the immediate outrage of a hospital being hit and the significant casualty count. According to intelligence reports, Hamas understood that it was a rocket misfired by the PIJ that damaged the hospital. Hagari also pointed out that there was no structural damage to the buildings around the hospital and no craters consistent with an airstrike in the area.
The IDF has tracked approximately 450 rockets that were launched from Gaza, malfunctioned, and landed within the strip. These rockets often fall short of Israel and cause casualties among Palestinian civilians. Hagari emphasized that Palestinian civilians pay the price for these misfired rockets.
President Biden supports Israel’s version of events
President Joe Biden, who recently visited Israel to reaffirm U.S. support, indicated that he agrees with Israel’s version of events. He expressed his sadness and outrage over the hospital explosion and stated that it appears to have been done by the “other team.” Biden’s meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a strong show of support for Israel.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar released statements blaming Israel for the incident, but despite mounting evidence to the contrary, they have not retracted their statements.
Overall, the release of the intercepted call and the IDF’s response shed new light on the Gaza hospital bombing and challenge the initial accusations against Israel.
What questions does the use of the hospital by Hamas as a weapons storage facility raise about the Israeli military’s targeting procedures and intelligence gathering capabilities?
Call, one of the operatives can be heard discussing the bombing of the hospital, expressing shock and disbelief at the incident. The intercept also revealed that the hospital was being used as a storage facility for weapons and military equipment.
This intercept has been presented by the Israeli military as evidence to refute Hamas’s claims and to highlight the use of civilian infrastructure by Palestinian militant groups. The IDF argues that the hospital bombing was not a deliberate act by Israel, but rather an unintended consequence of the ongoing conflict, in which civilian infrastructure is often used by militant groups to shield their own activities.
The release of this intercepted call has further fuelled the ongoing debate around the morality and legality of targeting civilian infrastructure in times of conflict. International humanitarian laws clearly state that hospitals and other medical facilities are protected spaces, and their deliberate targeting is considered a war crime. However, the Israeli military argues that the hospital was not intentionally targeted, but rather hit as a result of the chaotic and complex nature of military operations in densely populated areas.
The Israeli military’s release of the intercepted call aims to bring transparency to the incident and to counter the narrative that Israel deliberately targeted the hospital. By highlighting the use of the hospital by Hamas as a weapons storage facility, the IDF aims to shift the blame to the Palestinian militant groups who exploit civilian infrastructure for their military activities.
However, critics argue that this intercepted call does not absolve Israel of responsibility, as the IDF has a responsibility to minimize harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure during military operations. The fact that the hospital was being used by Hamas in this manner raises questions about the effectiveness of the IDF’s targeting procedures and intelligence gathering capabilities.
Additionally, the timing of the release of this intercepted call has also invited scrutiny. Coming just a day after the hospital bombing, some argue that it may be an attempt by the Israeli military to deflect criticism and shift the blame away from Israel. Others contend that the timing is simply a result of the necessary process of verifying and analyzing intercepted calls before their release.
Ultimately, the release of the intercepted call by the Israeli military is a significant development in the investigation of the hospital bombing in Gaza. It adds another layer of complexity to an already deeply contentious and tragic situation. As the investigation continues, it is essential for all parties involved to prioritize the protection of civilian lives and infrastructure, and to ensure accountability for any violations of international humanitarian law.
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