Hamas Exploits Hospitals for Military Operations, White House and Pentagon Confirm

The White House claims to have evidence that Hamas is using Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, to conduct military operations and possibly store weapons, which it considers a war crime. The United States also alleges that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad are using other hospitals in the Gaza Strip for similar purposes. While condemning Hamas' actions, the White House emphasizes that Israel still has a responsibility to protect civilians. Israeli forces have surrounded Al Shifa hospital, but Hamas denies the presence of fighters and claims that civilians are trapped inside under constant fire. The fate of the hospital has raised international concern, including from the United States. Israel denies besieging the hospital and asserts that exit routes are available for those inside.