In a major replace to the tragic occasion at a Gaza hospital which resulted in over 500 killed, the Israel Protection Forces (IDF) issued an announcement blaming the incident on a misfired rocket.
In line with IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the rocket was launched by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and was supposed for Israel. Nonetheless, it misfired and exploded at exactly 18:59, the identical second the hospital in Gaza was hit.
The IDF’s declare is backed by what they describe as “intelligence data from a number of sources.” These sources allegedly affirm that the Islamic Jihad terrorist group is chargeable for the failed rocket launch that led to the devastating impression on the hospital.
Their declare, accompanied by a number of information and surveillance movies, revealed {that a} barrage of rockets had been launched towards Israel, passing within the neighborhood of the hospital when it was struck.
Within the aftermath, protests erupted throughout the Center East, together with in Lebanon. A protest erupted outdoors the US Embassy in Awkar the place Hezbollah, Amal, and Palestinian flags have been seen.
Hezbollah known as for a “day of rage” Wednesday and arranged a protest within the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beirut. Regardless of the heightened tensions, no speedy escalations on the border have been reported.
Internationally, the incident has had diplomatic repercussions. A gathering between U.S. President Biden and the leaders of Jordan, Egypt, and Palestine was canceled. Center Jap leaders have been fast in charge and condemn Israel for the assault.
Particulars about the kind of rocket utilized by the PIJ stay scarce. Speculations recommend that the rocket was nonetheless carrying its payload when it dropped. Requires an impartial worldwide investigation into the tragic incident are rising louder.
