In a revealing interrogation conducted by the Israel Security Agency (ISA), Ahmad Kahalot detailed the strategic use of hospitals by Hamas for military operations. This account provides a concerning glimpse into the methods employed by Hamas that blur the lines between civilian and military domains.
Kahalot described how Hamas operatives use hospitals as a shield for various activities. These include hiding their members, conducting military operations, facilitating the movement of operatives within these supposed safe spaces, and even using hospitals as a site for detaining captured soldiers. Such actions not only violate international laws and norms regarding the sanctity of medical facilities but also place innocent lives at risk.
The testimony of Ahmad Kahalot is a stark reminder of the complex challenges in conflict zones. It highlights the need for a critical examination of the tactics employed in warfare and raises important questions about the protection of civilians and the ethical conduct of armed groups. This revelation underscores the importance of maintaining hospitals as neutral, safe zones, free from military use.
