The Israeli military has issued a directive for all individuals residing near the Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood to evacuate southwards. This decision comes after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) surrounded the medical complex early Monday, where approximately 30,000 people were seeking shelter, as reported by the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza.
Reports indicate that a crowded building within the hospital premises is currently on fire, leading to multiple casualties, according to the ministry. Disturbingly, the ministry has stated that individuals attempting to leave the hospital are at risk of being targeted by sniper bullets and quadcopters.