Israel's Discoveries at Al-Shifa Hospital Expose Hamas Command Center

Israel is attempting to provide evidence that Hamas has been using tunnels under Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza as a command center, but a military-led tour of the hospital grounds did not settle the issue. Israel has released videos claiming to show weapons and hostages in Gaza hospitals, but these assertions cannot be independently verified. American officials have separate intelligence confirming Hamas's use of hospitals, but have not disclosed the details. It could take weeks, months, or never for Israel to provide a conclusive account. The hospital dispute is part of a larger war for global public opinion, with both sides trying to show the other as culpable in putting civilians at risk. The number of tunnels under Gaza is unknown, but estimates range from hundreds to over 300 miles. Clearing all the tunnels could take years.