Israel informed families of Gaza hostages on Friday that the IDF found boxes of medicine intended for their relatives in Hamas captivity at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza town of Khan Yunis, the IDF confirmed, according to a report from Channel 13.
The names of the hostages were written on the boxes containing the medication, which apparently never reached the prisoners. The IDF said the findings were being examined.
Israeli forces launched a targeted operation inside the hospital on Thursday aimed at arresting Hamas terrorists and recovering the bodies of hostages. IDF soldier speaks with doctor at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, February 16, 2024. (Source: IDF SPOKESMAN'S UNIT)
According to an IDF spokesman, the IDF announced that it had begun delivering relief supplies to Nasser Hospital, including water, medicine and food.
In addition, Shayetet special forces brought 13 backup generators to the hospital while engineers are trying to restart the main generator.
IDF delivers relief supplies to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, February 16, 2024. (Source: IDF spokesman)
IDF: We have credible information. The hostages' bodies lie in Nasser Hospital
In a briefing on Thursday, IDF spokesman R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari said: “Unfortunately we know that some hostages are no longer alive. We are committed to finding and returning the bodies of these hostages in Gaza.
“We have credible information from a number of sources, including from released hostages, indicating that Hamas has been holding hostages at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis and that there may be bodies of our hostages at Nasser Hospital,” continued Hagari gone. Advertising
The IDF also said it had found weapons at the hospital and detained dozens of suspects for questioning, including more than 20 terrorists involved in the Oct. 7 massacre.
Major General. Southern Commander Yaron Finkelman said: “This was a precise, high quality and targeted operation that has so far helped us capture dozens of terrorists, including murderous terrorists in hospital. We will continue, act and fight everywhere, including here in the city of Khan Yunis, in the heart of the city and everywhere in the Gaza Strip.”