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Israeli Special Forces infiltrate West Bank hospital, killing alleged terrorists

Israeli soldiers patrol following a mass-infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Sderot

Israeli Special Forces Undercover in Hospital Raid: Three Alleged Terrorists Killed

In a brazen operation, Israeli special forces disguised as medical personnel infiltrated a hospital in the West Bank today, resulting in the killing of three alleged terrorists. The operation was captured on graphic surveillance video, revealing a carefully coordinated assault team executing their mission.

The video footage shows individuals dressed in various disguises, such as white lab coats, surgical masks, hijabs, and traditional clothing. The operatives were equipped with tagged weapons to distinguish them from the terrorists they were targeting. Other team members followed closely behind, ensuring a synchronized approach.

The undercover team was composed of 12 members, including individuals masquerading as hospital workers and even a young couple with a baby carrier. It is suspected that the baby carrier may have been carrying additional ammunition rather than an actual baby.

In less than a minute, the operatives completed their mission and swiftly exited the hospital. The objective of their raid remains unclear, but bloodstains found in a specific room suggest that killings took place there. Disturbingly, a pillow with signs of a gunshot wound indicates a potential execution by a gunshot to the head.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim that the raid targeted Mohammed Jalamneh, Mohammed Ghazawi, and Basil Ghazawi, whom they allege are affiliated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The IDF justifies the operation by stating that Jalamneh was planning a terror attack.

However, there are concerns that the IDF's actions may constitute war crimes. It is against international humanitarian law to impersonate medical professionals, an act that the IDF often accuses Hamas of doing in Gaza. Furthermore, the killings of the three alleged terrorists, particularly if they were unarmed and asleep, potentially violate the Geneva Conventions.

The hospital director confirmed that the three individuals were shot in their room, but did not provide a reason as to why they were present in the hospital. One of the deceased, Basil Ghazawi, had been receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a drone strike a year prior, which left him partially paralyzed.

As the bodies were prepared for burial, armed individuals escorted the funeral procession. At least one of the deceased individuals was found with an automatic weapon, a customary feature at funerals for fallen jihadists, suggesting potential affiliations.

The executions of these alleged terrorists, amidst accusations of war crimes, are likely to further exacerbate the already escalating tensions in the region. The incident raises questions about the ethics of targeting militants within a hospital and the adherence to international humanitarian law.

The Israeli government now finds itself in a difficult position following the release of the video, drawing international attention and potential condemnation. The State Department has already expressed the expectation that the IDF and Israeli forces adhere to international humanitarian law. The motive for the presence of the three alleged terrorists within the hospital remains unknown, leaving room for speculation and further investigation.

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