Israeli forces raided a major hospital in northern Gaza, forcing patients and staff to evacuate.

After a four-day blockade, Israeli military ordered evacuation of Al Awda Hospital, but some patients and staff stayed behind. Israel returned to fight Hamas influence.

Hospital director insisted on ambulances for critical patients, remaining with medical workers during the raid. Dr. Salha described destruction and thorough search by Israeli forces.

Naji Ziadeh, administrative staff member, described the besiegement as 'indescribable horror' lasting four days, troops using loudspeakers to demand evacuation from the hospital.

Israeli military declined comment on the operations at Al Awda Hospital, located in Tal Al-Zaatar, northern Gaza. Approximately 30 individuals, including critical patients, remained during the raid.

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