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A Reporter’s Journey Into Gaza
Nov 21, 2023
Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, shares his harrowing experiences reporting from Gaza. He recounts the devastation witnessed during a military-conducted visit to Al-Shifa Hospital, juxtaposing its tragic state with its pre-war beauty. Kingsley discusses the intense debates surrounding the hospital's alleged ties to Hamas and explores the complexities of truth amidst the conflict. He also highlights the dire humanitarian crisis as many flee southern Gaza, raising urgent questions about the future of those affected.
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- Limited access to Gaza impedes reporting on destruction and civilian casualties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Evidence presented by the Israeli military falls short of proving a Hamas military base in Shifa Hospital.
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Israeli military enters Shifa Hospital to justify its strategy in Gaza
During the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israel took control of Gaza's largest hospital, Shifa, claiming that it concealed a secret Hamas military base. This hospital has become the center of the debate over Israel's conduct in the war. Journalist Patrick Kingsley was one of the few reporters allowed to visit Shifa Hospital with the Israeli military. While inside, he observed a shaft that the military claimed led to a Hamas underground complex. However, the evidence presented did not prove conclusively that the hospital was being used as a military command center. Despite the limited access to the hospital, the visit raised questions about the extent of destruction and civilian casualties in Gaza.
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