Israel-Hamas war live updates: Water and power cut off as fighting rages around Gaza's hospitals
NBCNOV 2023
Gaza's Largest Hospital Shuts Down, Calls for Cease-fire Grow
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The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel has presented evidence that terrorists from Hamas have placed their headquarters underneath the Al-Shifa hospital, specifically with the aim of using the civilians at the facility as human shields. After Hamas' heinous attack on Israel, the country has the right to ensure its security.
Anti-Israel narrative
Even if Israel's claims are true, it has an overriding obligation under international humanitarian law to prevent unnecessary harm to civilians, as well as ensuring that the principles of distinction, precautions in attack, and proportionality are respected. There are serious concerns that Israel's attacks are breaching international law.