Growing concern over Israel’s tactics in Gaza as civilian casualties rise

Following Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack on Israel, in which at least 1,200 people were killed, Israel’s allies have defended the country’s right to protect itself

Palestinians mourn their relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in the hospital in Khan Younis (AP)

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected growing calls from Western allies to do more to protect Palestinian civilians as troops close in on Gaza’s largest hospital.

Israel claims Shifa Hospital is Hamas’ main command post, but the facility in Gaza City still hosts thousands of patients as well as people seeking shelter.