The Frustration and Triumph of Going into Shifa

Shifa, the hospital in Gaza, symbolizes the frustration and triumph of the Israeli military in this war. Shifa was considered unattainable before the war because it housed the Hamas leadership. However, Israeli determination to target the Hamas leadership, even if they were hiding in Shifa, shows a significant shift in mindset. Emotionally, Israelis feel the significance of going after the Hamas leadership is comparable to capturing Hitler's bunker in Berlin. Going into a hospital has become a litmus test for how people perceive the war. For Israelis, it represents the evil nature of the enemy, whereas critics perceive it as proof of Israel's barbarism. This moral responsibility and the consequences of the war are heavy weights to bear.