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The IDF on Monday published a video of its chief spokesperson visiting a hospital in the Gaza Strip and presenting evidence indicating that Israeli hostages were being held at the medical facility.
In a Hebrew-language briefing, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that "Hamas turned the hospital into its terror base and stored weapons there," adding that, "We have indicators, also based on intelligence information, that hostages were held at Al Rantisi Hospital during a certain period."
In a video released by the army, Hagari joins Sayeret 13 special forces and 401st Brigade soldiers at Al Rantisi Hospital in the heart of Gaza City.
Hagari revealed a makeshift area in the basement, seemingly set up hastily as an improvised facility. He also pointed to a paper sheet on the wall that appeared to be a schedule for Hamas operatives assigned to guard the hostages.
(Elisha Ben Kimon)