‘No life here’: Israel’s army withdraws from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital

Israel has withdrawn its forces from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital following a two-week operation, leaving behind scenes of devastation.

The Israeli military confirmed the sudden pullback on Monday, saying it had completed operational activity in the area of the hospital and claiming to have killed and captured numerous Hamas fighters. Witnesses report a swath of death and destruction at the medical complex, where a large number of displaced Palestinians were sheltering.

“Troops have completed precise operational activity in the area of the Shifa Hospital and exited the area,” the Israeli military said.

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