Israeli Raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza Leaves Patients and Doctors Arrested, Kills 11

About 200 patients remain at the hospital with at least 20 in urgent need of referrals elsewhere. Eleven patients have died due to loss of power and oxygen caused by the sweep.
Israeli forces conducted a raid on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza
Israeli forces found weapons inside Nasser Hospital, including those used in a massacre on October 7, as well as medication for Gaza hostages and boxes with Israeli hostage names on them.
The hospital was previously the largest functioning medical facility in Gaza before the Israeli offensive for weeks as a Hamas hub
Israeli Raid on Nasser Hospital in Gaza Leaves Patients and Doctors Arrested, Kills 11

Israeli forces have conducted a raid on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in the collapse of services and mass arrests of patients and doctors. The hospital was previously the largest functioning medical facility in Gaza before the Israeli offensive for weeks as a Hamas hub.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that about 200 patients remain at the hospital, with at least 20 in urgent need of referrals elsewhere. Eleven patients have died due to loss of power and oxygen caused by the sweep. WHO teams seeking to assess medical needs were twice denied entry into the hospital.

Israeli forces found weapons inside Nasser Hospital, including those used in a massacre on October 7, as well as medication for Gaza hostages and boxes with Israeli hostage names on them. The IDF has arrested hundreds of terrorists and suspected terrorists from inside the hospital.

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that Israel should not be responsible for cleaning up its mess by allowing people into Jordan's borders, as Palestinians have rights embedded in international and humanitarian law. The mass displacement of millions of people in Gaza is a result of Israeli actions.

The IDF has invested all efforts to return abductees and will not let up until the mission is completed.



Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there were any civilian casualties during the raid.

Sources

76%

  • Unique Points
    • Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza
    • Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that Israel should not be responsible for cleaning up its mess by allowing people into Jordan's borders.
    • Palestinians have rights embedded in international and humanitarian law.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article claims that Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is not functional after an Israeli raid last week. However, this statement contradicts information provided later in the article where it states that there are about 200 patients left at the hospital and at least 20 are in urgent need of referrals elsewhere. This suggests that the hospital was still operational to some extent during and after the raid. Secondly, when discussing Israeli Defense Forces' actions during their raid on Khan Younis, it is stated that they arrested more than 100 militants including those who participated in the Oct.7 attacks that triggered the Hamas-Israel war. However, this statement implies a direct connection between these individuals and the attack which may not be entirely accurate or truthful as there could have been other factors leading to their arrests. Lastly, when discussing Brazilian President Lula's comments comparing the conflict in Gaza to Holocaust Israel responded with outrage stating that Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was a virulent antisemite which is an extreme and inflammatory statement.
    • When discussing Israeli Defense Forces' actions during their raid on Khan Younis, it is stated that they arrested more than 100 militants including those who participated in the Oct.7 attacks that triggered the Hamas-Israel war. However, this statement implies a direct connection between these individuals and the attack which may not be entirely accurate or truthful as there could have been other factors leading to their arrests.
    • The title of the article claims that Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is not functional after an Israeli raid last week. However, this statement contradicts information provided later in the article where it states that there are about 200 patients left at the hospital and at least 20 are in urgent need of referrals elsewhere.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the World Health Organization (WHO) as a source for information about the Nasser Hospital in Gaza. However, this does not necessarily mean that everything WHO says is true or accurate. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article, such as when Lula da Silva compares the war in Gaza to the Holocaust and Netanyahu calls him a 'virulent antisemite'. The author also uses an example of dichotomous depiction by stating that Israel is responsible for all deaths in Gaza. This oversimplifies a complex issue and ignores other factors that may contribute to violence in the region.
    • The WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on social media, 'Nasser hospital in #Gaza is not functional anymore, after a weeklong siege followed by the ongoing raid,'
    • Lula da Silva compared the war in Gaza to the Holocaust and said it does not pit soldiers against soldiers but is instead 'a war between a highly prepared army and women and children.'
    • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Lula da Silva a 'virulent antisemite'.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    The article reports on the Israeli raid of a hospital in Gaza and the WHO chief's statement that it is not functional. The author also mentions other topics related to Israel-Hamas conflict such as Khan Younis, Nasser Hospital, and Israeli offensive for weeks as a Hamas hub.
    • The article quotes Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus saying 'We are deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza'.
      • The article reports on the Israeli raid of a hospital in Gaza and the WHO chief's statement that it is not functional. The author also mentions other topics related to Israel-Hamas conflict such as Khan Younis, Nasser Hospital, and Israeli offensive for weeks as a Hamas hub.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      63%

      • Unique Points
        • Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza
        • Palestinians have rights embedded in international and humanitarian law.
        • Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, the largest functioning medical facility in Gaza before an Israeli raid last week, is now out of commission.
      • Accuracy
        • Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said that Israel should not be responsible for cleaning up its mess by allowing people into Jordan's borders.
      • Deception (30%)
        The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author quotes Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi as saying that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza and that Palestinians have rights embedded in international law. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and it appears to be an opinion rather than a factual assertion. Secondly, the author quotes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying Israel must enter Rafah to completely destroy Hamas and that there is space for people to flee north of the city. However, this statement contradicts information presented earlier in the article which states that Palestinians who spoke to CNN said nowhere was safe from Israeli bombardment, including Deir al-Balah. Lastly, the author quotes a hospital report stating more Palestinians were killed in strikes on central Gaza City but does not provide any context or evidence as to how this information was obtained.
        • The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author quotes Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi as saying that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza and that Palestinians have rights embedded in international law. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and it appears to be an opinion rather than a factual assertion.
        • The author quotes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying Israel must enter Rafah to completely destroy Hamas and that there is space for people to flee north of the city. However, this statement contradicts information presented earlier in the article which states that Palestinians who spoke to CNN said nowhere was safe from Israeli bombardment, including Deir al-Balah.
        • The author quotes a hospital report stating more Palestinians were killed in strikes on central Gaza City but does not provide any context or evidence as to how this information was obtained.
      • Fallacies (70%)
        The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when quoting Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi without providing any context or evidence for his claims. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Israel and Hamas by stating that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza while not mentioning any actions taken by Hamas to contribute to this situation. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when describing the destruction caused by Israeli bombardment, without providing a balanced perspective on the conflict.
        • Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told the Munich Security Conference that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza.
        • The article presents a dichotomous depiction of Israel and Hamas by stating that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza while not mentioning any actions taken by Hamas to contribute to this situation.
        • The article contains inflammatory rhetoric when describing the destruction caused by Israeli bombardment, without providing a balanced perspective on the conflict.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes Palestinians by describing them as being pushed to the 'abyss' and having nowhere to go. Additionally, the author quotes Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi saying that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza, which implies a religious or ideological bias towards Palestinian rights.
        • Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says that Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza.
          • The article describes Palestinians as being pushed to the 'abyss' and having nowhere to go.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            The authors of the article have a conflict of interest on several topics related to Israel-Hamas war and mass displacement of Palestinians. The author Andrew Raine has previously written articles that are critical of Hamas and its actions in Gaza. Additionally, Amarachi Orie is an Israeli citizen who may have personal ties with the Israeli government or military.
            • Andrew Raine's previous article titled 'Hamas: The group behind Israel-Gaza conflict'
              • <https://www.cnn.com/2014/07/opinions/andrew-raine>
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Israel-Hamas war and mass displacement of Palestinians which are highly controversial issues with many political and ideological ties. Additionally, the article mentions Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi who may have professional affiliations or personal relationships that could compromise his objectivity on these topics.
                • The article discusses Israel-Hamas war and mass displacement of Palestinians which are highly controversial issues with many political and ideological ties. Additionally, the article mentions Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi who may have professional affiliations or personal relationships that could compromise his objectivity on these topics.
                  • The author is Heather Chen, Andrew Raine, Amarachi Orie and Antoinette Radford, CNN which means they are part of a news organization with its own political and ideological leanings.

                  76%

                  • Unique Points
                    • Israel is responsible for displacing millions of people in Gaza
                    • Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said WHO teams bringing in fuel were twice denied entry into the hospital as they sought to assess the condition of patients and medical needs. There are about 200 patients left at the hospital and at least 20 are in urgent need of referrals elsewhere.
                    • Eleven patients died because of the loss of power and oxygen caused by the sweep.
                  • Accuracy
                    • Israel turned Nasser Hospital into a military barracks and put it out of service.
                    • The hospital was up and running as of Sunday, according to an IDF spokesman, but there were issues with fuel delivery that needed to be fixed.
                  • Deception (90%)
                    The article is highly deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article claims that Nasser Hospital is not functional as Israeli troops raid complex but it does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author states that at least 20 people needed to be urgently referred to other hospitals for medical care but there is no mention of how many patients were in critical condition or what kind of injuries they had sustained. Thirdly, the article claims that Israeli forces have not yet found any hostages and only discovered medicine bearing the names of Israelis who were abducted by Hamas which contradicts previous statements made by other sources. Fourthly, there is no mention of how many terrorists or suspects were arrested and transferred for further investigations as claimed in the article.
                    • The title claims that Nasser Hospital is not functional but it does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for access to patients at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence or citation of a specific WHO official making such a call.
                    • The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article is biased towards Israel and against Palestine. The language used in the article portrays Israel as a victim of terrorism and Hamas as an aggressor. The author also uses loaded words such as 'military barracks' to describe Nasser Hospital, which implies that it was being used for military purposes rather than healthcare.
                    • Israel has turned the hospital complex into a military barracks and put it out of service
                      • The hospital is not functional anymore
                        • the Israel Defense Forces overran Nasser Hospital to recover the bodies of hostages it believed were being held there, and to halt militant activity the IDF alleged was taking place on hospital grounds
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          The article reports on the Israeli raid of Nasser Hospital in Gaza and the subsequent evacuation of Palestinians sheltering there. The authors have a clear conflict of interest as they are reporting for The Washington Post, which has been criticized for its coverage of Israel and Palestine.
                          • The article reports on the Israeli raid of Nasser Hospital in Gaza
                            • The authors have a clear conflict of interest as they are reporting for The Washington Post
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                              The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Gaza as they are reporting for The Washington Post which is owned by Jeff Bezos who also owns Blue Origin. Additionally, the article reports on Israeli troops raiding Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and Hamas being involved in this incident.
                              • The author's employer, The Washington Post, is owned by Jeff Bezos who also owns Blue Origin.

                              62%

                              • Unique Points
                                • Weapons were found inside Nasser Hospital including those used in the October 7 massacre.
                              • Accuracy
                                • The IDF arrested Hamas terrorists posing as doctors in Nasser Hospital, Gaza on February 18, 2024.
                                • 'Hundreds of terrorists and suspected terrorists have been arrested from inside the hospital.'
                                • 'Boxes of medicine belonging to hostages kidnapped by Hamas’' were found at Nasser Hospital.
                                • 'The packages were closed and had not been transferred to the hostages, in violation of commitments made by Qatar to Israel.'
                                • 'A vehicle stolen from Kibbutz Nir Oz was found in the hospital area.'
                                • 'Credible intelligence indicated that Hamas held hostages in Nasser hospital’'
                              • Deception (30%)
                                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Hamas terrorists were found disguised as doctors when in fact they were arrested while posing as medical staff. Secondly, the sentence 'Hundreds of terrorists and suspected terrorists have been arrested from inside the hospital' is misleading because it suggests that all those arrested were involved in terrorist activities which may not be true. Thirdly, the statement 'Boxes of medicine with the names of Israeli hostages on them were found in the hospital' implies that Hamas was responsible for stealing and holding these medicines when it is unclear who was responsible. Lastly, there are no sources disclosed in this article.
                                • The title implies that Hamas terrorists were found disguised as doctors when in fact they were arrested while posing as medical staff.
                              • Fallacies (70%)
                                The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Israeli forces found weapons in a vehicle used by Hamas terrorists to conduct a massacre. This statement implies that the IDF is credible and trustworthy without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Secondly, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric when it describes Hamas as
                                • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Israeli forces found weapons in a vehicle used by Hamas terrorists to conduct a massacre.
                                • <p>Hundreds of terrorists and suspected terrorists have been arrested from inside the hospital, including <strong>terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre.</strong></p>
                              • Bias (85%)
                                The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes Hamas terrorists by referring to them as 'terrorists' rather than people with a different political ideology. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'massacre' and 'hostages kidnapped by Hamas' implies a moral judgment on the actions of these individuals without providing any context or evidence for their guilt.
                                • Boxes of medicine with the names of Israeli hostages on them were found in the hospital.
                                  • Hamas terrorists posing as doctors arrested in IDF hospital operation
                                    • The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said Sunday. Hundreds of terrorists and suspected terrorists have been arrested from inside the hospital, including terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre.
                                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                      The article reports on the arrest of Hamas terrorists disguised as doctors in Gaza's Nasser Hospital. The hospital is owned by Qatar and has been a site for humanitarian aid to Gaza residents. However, there are several examples of conflicts of interest that could compromise the objectivity and impartiality of the reporting.
                                      • Patients and medical staff were not asked to evacuate premises, which could compromise their safety if there was indeed credible intelligence that Hamas held hostages in the hospital. This raises questions about whether Israeli forces acted appropriately or with due regard for civilian casualties.
                                        • The article reports on boxes of medicine with Israeli hostage names on them being found in the hospital. This suggests a potential conflict between Israel's security interests and Qatar's role as an owner of the hospital, as well as raising questions about whether Qatar is fulfilling its commitments to transfer these packages to the hostages.
                                          • The article reports on Israeli forces entering the hospital saying there was credible intelligence that Hamas held hostages in the hospital and may even be bodies of hostages in the building. This suggests a potential conflict between Israel's security interests and Qatar's role as an owner of the hospital.
                                            • The article reports that Israeli forces repeatedly called Nasser Hospital, warning them to cease military activity within the hospital. This raises questions about whether Israel has a legitimate interest in conducting such operations and if there are any potential conflicts of interest between Israel's security interests and Qatar's role as an owner of the hospital.
                                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                              The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Hamas terrorists posing as doctors in Gaza hospitals. The article reports that Israeli forces found many weapons and hostages hidden inside Nasser Hospital, which is a clear indication that there are conflicts between Israel and Hamas.
                                              • Hamas gear and weaponry found in Gaza's Nasser Hospital
                                                • Israeli forces entered the hospital saying there was credible intelligence that Hamas held hostages in the hospital and may even be bodies of hostages in the building.