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Chaos in Gaza: Israeli Forces Withdraw from Al-Shifa Hospital After Devastating Two-Week Raid

Al-Shifa hospital - Gaza crisis - Humanitarian aid - Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Middle East crisis - World Central Kitchen

Israeli forces leave behind ruins and allegations of torture as al-Shifa hospital is left completely out of service. Foreign aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike, stirring international outcry. The Middle East crisis deepens with the IDF inquiry into the deaths of humanitarian workers. Follow for more updates!

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli forces have finally withdrawn from Gaza's al-Shifa hospital after a harrowing two-week raid. The hospital, once a beacon of hope, now lies in ruins, with Palestinian organizations accusing Israeli troops of torture and executions. Shocking video footage shows the aftermath of the devastation, with heavily damaged and charred buildings bearing witness to the violence that unfolded within its walls.

Amid the chaos, reports emerge of dozens of bodies found within the hospital premises, leaving al-Shifa completely out of service according to Hamas-run authorities. The World Health Organization's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, condemns the conditions as 'utterly inhumane,' highlighting the tragic impact of the Israeli operation on the healthcare infrastructure in Gaza.

The situation escalates with the tragic loss of four foreign aid workers and a Palestinian translator in an Israeli airstrike, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. The victims, part of the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization, were on a humanitarian mission when they fell victim to the conflict, underscoring the dangers faced by those trying to provide aid in the war-torn region.

As international pressure mounts, the Israeli military launches an inquiry into the deaths of the humanitarian workers, further fueling the already tense situation in the Middle East. The aftermath of the IDF air strike on Gaza continues to unravel, shedding light on the human cost of the ongoing conflict and raising questions about the future of aid operations in the region.

In a somber conclusion, the heartbreaking toll of the Gaza crisis is evident as Australia seeks to confirm the death of one of its citizens in a suspected Israeli airstrike. The devastating impact of the conflict on innocent civilians and aid workers is a stark reminder of the urgent need for peace and humanitarian action in the war-torn region.

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Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza's al-Shifa hospital after two-week ... (The Guardian)

Palestinian organisations allege torture and 'executions' as video footage shows heavily damaged and charred buildings.

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Gaza's al-Shifa hospital in ruins after two-week Israeli raid (BBC News)

Dozens of bodies are found and al-Shifa is "completely out of service", Hamas-run authorities say.

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Four foreign aid workers and Palestinian translator killed in Israeli ... (The Guardian)

Israeli military investigating after foreign nationals – reportedly from UK, Australia and Poland – working for World Central Kitchen were in convoy struck ...

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Israel airstrike on Gaza kills foreign aid workers, Hamas-run media ... (Reuters.com)

At least five employees of the World Central Kitchen (WCK) non-governmental organisation, including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, ...

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Israeli troops leave Gaza Al-Shifa hospital laying in ruins | Africanews (Africanews English)

The World Health Organization's director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described conditions as “utterly inhumane.” Palestinians walked Monday (Apr.

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Israel's destruction of Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital (Aljazeera.com)

The Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza's main hospital, leaving behind scenes of devastation.

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Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza (Financial Times)

Much of the main medical facility destroyed as a result of two-week operation.

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Australia says it is trying to confirm death of citizen in Gaza (Reuters UK)

Australia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it was seeking to confirm reports that one of its citizens died in a suspected Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

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Middle East crisis: Israel withdraws from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as ... (The Guardian)

Palestinian residents say IDF has 'destroyed all sense of life' as it leaves area after two week raid.

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Five aid workers killed after food delivery (Aljazeera.com)

Foreign and Palestinian aid workers with World Central Kitchen were reportedly among those killed in Israeli attack.

Live blog: Israel targets Gaza aid group, killing multiple foreign staffers (TRT World)

Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza — now in its 179th day — has killed at least 32845 Palestinians and wounded 75392 others as Israeli strike on ...

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Middle East conflict live updates: IDF launches inquiry into deaths of ... (The Washington Post)

WCK founder Jose Andrés described the workers as “angels” in a statement on social media, attributing their deaths to an “IDF air strike.”

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Israel Gaza: Foreign aid workers killed in 'air strike' (BBC News)

Four aid workers said to include a Briton, a Pole and an Australian, and their Palestinian driver, have died in what the Hamas-run health ministry says was ...

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Foreigners among World Central Kitchen staff killed in Israeli strike ... (CNN)

At least five aid workers, including foreigners, from a team delivering food to starving civilians in Gaza have been killed in an Israeli military strike, ...

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An Israeli airstrike has killed World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza ... (NPR)

José Andrés, the founder of the organization that feeds people in war and disaster zones, said Monday that "several" international volunteers were killed in ...

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Australia's PM demands 'full accountability' over death of Gaza aid ... (Aljazeera.com)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has demanded “full accountability” over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.

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World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli strike in Gaza, José ... (The Washington Post)

The Israel Defense Forces said it was aware of reports of the incident and was conducting “a thorough review at the highest levels.”

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7 people, including 6 international World Central Kitchen aid ... (CBS News)

The workers killed in Gaza were part of World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit founded by celebrity chef José Andrés​ that, according to the organization, ...

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Several aid workers killed in Israeli strike on Gaza (FRANCE 24)

An Israeli strike killed several people delivering food aid to the besieged Gaza Strip on Monday, their organisation said, with the health ministry in the ...

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Israel Gaza: Food charity says aid workers killed in strike (BBC News)

An Australian is confirmed among five killed in what food charity founder José Andrés says was an Israeli strike.

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Gaza aid worker attack: What do we know? (Aljazeera.com)

Seven people working with World Central Kitchen were killed when their vehicle was hit in central Gaza.

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US urges Israel to investigate after Gaza air strike kills seven aid ... (Financial Times)

The US National Security Council has urged Israel to investigate after seven members of the humanitarian organisation World Central Kitchen were killed in ...

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 179 (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli military withdrew from its second devastating raid on Gaza's largest hospital, al-Shifa, leaving it in ruins.

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Call for Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians in Gaza with ... (The Guardian)

Charities and law firms sign letter to home secretary saying existing immigration routes are not working.

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Gaza aid convoy strike: what happened and who were the victims? (The Guardian)

Seven World Central Kitchen workers died after a strike on their vehicle in Deir al-Balah.

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World Central Kitchen Charity Halts Gaza Operations After Apparent ... (TIME)

An apparent Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers, leading the World Central Kitchen to suspend delivery of vital food aid to Gaza.

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Gaza: UN aid teams still waiting for Israeli green light to relieve ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 2 Apr 2024 by UN News.

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Netanyahu admits Israel killed 7 aid workers in Gaza airstrike (POLITICO.eu)

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday admitted that an “unintentional” Israeli airstrike killed “innocent people” in Gaza, after seven ...

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Israeli military pledges investigation into strikes that killed World ... (CNBC)

"This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organizations showing up in the most dire of situations," the charity's CEO said.

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Three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza (The Guardian)

David Cameron says 'major changes' must be made to ensure safety of humanitarian workers in call with Israeli minister.

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We Condemn the Tragic Killing of Aid Workers in Gaza | Project HOPE (Project HOPE)

In order to allow humanitarian organizations to safely provide lifesaving care, we reiterate our call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.” Project HOPE is ...

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Who were the World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza? (BBC News)

Seven aid workers, including foreign nationals, have been killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza.

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Charities halt Gaza aid after drone attack that killed seven workers (The Guardian)

Humanitarian groups say they cannot operate safely after Israeli targeting of food charity convoy prompts international outcry.

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Netanyahu says Israeli forces killed World Central Kitchen workers ... (Aljazeera.com)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms Israel launched attack that killed seven charity workers in Gaza.

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What We Know About The 7 Aid Workers Killed By Israeli Strike In ... (Forbes Innovation)

Three of the seven workers from World Central Kitchen killed while delivering aid in Gaza have been identified, in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

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Officials warn killing of NGO workers imperils Gaza aid, could stymie ... (The Times of Israel)

UAE halting maritime corridor supply activities; Cypriot officials say ships carrying more aid returning to Cyprus as World Central Kitchen stops ...

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Gaza aid convoy strike: What we know (BBC News)

Seven people working for the food aid charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza.

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Biden 'outraged' by Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza (Reuters.com)

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was "outraged and heartbroken" by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven people working for World ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Condemnation of Israel over aid worker ... (Aljazeera.com)

Outrage grows over Israel's killing of aid workers as World Bank says scale of Gaza destruction 'unprecedented'.

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Biden rebukes Israel, says he's 'outraged' over deaths of Gaza aid ... (Aljazeera.com)

US president issues some of his strongest criticism of Israel after deaths of seven aid workers in Israeli air strike.

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What we know about the seven aid workers killed in Gaza by Israel (Reuters India)

An Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza on Monday killed seven workers from the charity World Central Kitchen including citizens of Australia, ...

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Three British aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza named (BBC News)

John Chapman, James Henderson and James Kirby were among seven aid workers killed in the Israeli strike.

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 180 (Aljazeera.com)

Netanyahu says Israel mistakenly killed seven people working for aid group as global condemnation of strikes grows.

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Middle East crisis live: Gaza conflict 'worst in recent memory' for aid ... (The Guardian)

The US president has called for a swift investigation into the Israeli strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.

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Three Britons killed in strike on Gaza aid workers named (BBC News)

John Chapman, James Henderson and James Kirby were among seven aid workers killed in the Israeli strike.

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Live: Israeli army chief says strike that killed Gaza aid workers was ... (FRANCE 24)

Israel's defence chief Herzi Halevi said Wednesday a strike that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza was a "grave mistake", ...

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British aid worker killed in Gaza will be remembered as a hero, say ... (BBC News)

James Kirby is one of seven killed in an Israeli strike that has drawn widespread condemnation from world leaders.

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Israeli military calls airstrike that killed 7 aid workers in Gaza 'grave ... (Voice of America)

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés says strike was 'direct attack on clearly marked vehicles'

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Families pay tribute to British aid worker 'heroes' killed in Gaza (The Guardian)

Devastated relatives speak of the selflessness and bravery of three World Central Kitchen staff who lost their lives.

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Bodies of foreign aid workers killed in Israeli strike leave Gaza (Reuters.com)

The bodies of foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza were brought to the crossing with Egypt on Wednesday as international outrage ...

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Meet the Sydney volunteers who are feeding families fleeing Gaza (The Guardian)

Palestinians arriving in Australia on visitor visas are facing hardship – and community organisations are stepping in to help.

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Tributes paid to killed aid staff as more charities pause Gaza work ... (BBC News)

Pressure is mounting on Israel after seven people working for food aid charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza · Israel's ...

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International condemnation over Israeli airstrike which killed aid ... (Voice of America)

At least five employees from the World Central Kitchen charity, including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. Those killed in the ...

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Outrage grows over Israel's deadly attack on Gaza aid convoy (Aljazeera.com)

There is growing outrage around the world after Israeli air strikes killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity, as the country ...

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World Central Kitchen attack in Gaza spotlights dangers for aid ... (The Washington Post)

Deaths of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza and other conflict-ridden areas are on the rise.

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Bowen: The Israel-Gaza war is at a crossroads (BBC News)

Israel and Egypt have banned foreign journalists from entering Gaza, except on occasional, highly controlled and brief visits with the Israeli military.

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Israel's Past 'Weaponization' of Gaza Food Supplies Looms Over ... (TIME)

Starvation may well be replacing bombs as the gravest danger in Gaza. But the killing on Monday of seven aid workers demonstrates that the two lethalities can ...

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Gaza aid worker deaths heighten scrutiny of Israel's use of AI to ... (FRANCE 24)

The killing of foreign aid workers in Gaza has piled further pressure on Israel over its conduct of the war against Hamas, renewing scrutiny of how the ...

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Britons killed in Gaza aid strike remembered as heroes (BBC News)

Tributes have been paid to the three British victims of an Israeli air strike in Gaza. John Chapman, 57, James Henderson, 33, and James Kirby, 47, ...

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