Gaza's main hospital goes dark in intense fighting as Israel's attacks put it at odds with allies
Saturday, 11 November 2023 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls from Western allies to do more to protect Palestinian civilians as troops surrounded Gaza's largest hospital. Doctors at the hospital reported that five patients, including a premature baby, died after the last generator ran out of fuel. Israel has accused Hamas of using civilians as human shields and setting up bunkers under the hospital. The fighting near the hospital has intensified in recent days and supplies have run out.
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