Israeli forces have reached the gates of Gaza City’s main hospital, the primary target in their battle to seize control of the northern half of the Gaza Strip, Reuters reports.

Gaza health ministry spokesperson Ashraf Al-Qidra, who was inside the Al Shifa hospital in Gaza City, said an Israel tank was now stationed at the hospital gate.

“The tank is outside the gate of the outpatient clinic department, this is how the situation looks this morning,” Qidra told Reuters by phone.

Israeli soldiers take position, amid the ongoing ground operation in the Gaza Strip. — Reuters
Israeli soldiers take position, amid the ongoing ground operation in the Gaza Strip. — Reuters

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