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Israel Online · Nov 12, 2026

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When Can Israel Legally Strike Terrorists Hiding in Hospitals? Following the reported IDF strike against Hamas terrorists at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, international law expert Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs explained that hospitals can lose their special protection if used to commit acts harmful to the enemy. Hirsch stressed that any planned strike must involve target verification, assessment of potential civilian harm and strict approval procedures. He also emphasized the importance of publicly presenting evidence of Hamas's military use of medical facilities. Join Israel online

*When Can Israel Legally Strike Terrorists Hiding in Hospitals?* Following the reported IDF strike against Hamas terrorists at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, international law expert Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs explained that hospitals can lose their special protection if used to commit acts harmful to the enemy. Hirsch stressed that any planned strike must involve target verification, assessment of potential civilian harm and strict approval procedures. He also emphasized the importance of publicly presenting evidence of Hamas's military use of medical facilities. *Join Israel online* https://chat.whatsapp.com/DBukXZYflhTLP3ziAz7WXC

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