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Israeli army ends north Gaza hospital raid, detains director

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Ryan Allen
December 28, 2024

Israel's military has announced the end of its raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. More than 240 people were detained for questioning, including the facility's director. The IDF suspects them of being affiliated with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

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