The explosion at the Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City was attributed to a misfired rocket launched by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terror organization, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This incident, which reportedly resulted in a high number of casualties, led to widespread outrage. It’s important to clarify that Israel does not intentionally target hospitals, and the initial blame placed on an Israeli airstrike turned out to be inaccurate.
The IDF explained that their analysis indicated that an enemy rocket barrage, fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, was launched toward Israel and passed near the hospital when it was hit. This information was corroborated by various intelligence sources.
It’s worth noting that in previous conflicts in Gaza, a significant portion of Palestinian casualties has been attributed to misfired rockets launched by Palestinian terror groups. Up to one-third of Palestinian casualties in some conflicts were the result of such misfires. This underlines the complex and tragic nature of the conflict and the threat it poses to both Israeli and Palestinian populations.