Israel urges Hamas to surrender as explosions felt inside hospitalMicheál Martin on visit to Middle East as up to 30 Irish citizens are on a list to be allowed to leave Gaza todayIrish citizen Ibrahim Alagha says he has ‘mixed feelings’ about leaving Gaza as family make way through Rafah crossing‘It’s a great feeling we are leaving but there are 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who will continue to live a nightmare’ – Irish-Palestinian father Ayman Shaheen
Micheál Martin speaking on expected release of Irish citizens in Gaza
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Israeli troops entered Gaza’s biggest hospital on Wednesday and were searching its rooms and basement, witnesses said, culminating a siege that caused global alarm after what Israel said was a deadly clash at the gates.
Al Shifa hospital in Gaza City has become the main target of the ground operation by Israeli forces, who say Hamas fighters have their headquarters in tunnels beneath it, which Hamas denies.