Shifa Hospital

High Court weighs petition over Hamas-linked Gazan doctors in Israeli custody

Israel’s detention of Gazan medical officials, including Abu Safiya, has become a legal and security challenge as pressure grows to either charge or release detainees.

Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026.
Israeli soldiers walk by the entrance to the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, where they found a tunnel underneath it, amid the ongoing ground operation of the Israeli army against Palestinian Islamist terror group Hamas, June 8, 2025.

The costs of Israel's mishandling of Hamas-linked Gaza hospital chiefs - analysis

A truck carries aid for Palestinians, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, October 21, 2025.

IDF suggests limiting humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza as part of deal's Phase II

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili

IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza


'Gazan doctors killed my daughter by injecting air into her veins,' father of murdered soldier says

Avi Marciano said that rather than treat his daughter Noa for her wounds, a doctor at al-Shifa hospital killed her. He was sent a video of her last moments.

IDF soldier Noa Marciano who was killed while being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Hostage sister releases video to pressure negotiators: ‘We can't wait anymore’

"It's almost two years, and we can't wait anymore," Pushpa told The Jerusalem Post.

Pushpa Joshi.

WATCH: IDF footage exposes terrorists firing from Gaza’s Shifa Hospital

In using the hospital in this way, Hamas is intentionally putting at risk the lives of civilians, including hospital patients and staff, the military stated.

 Smoke rises as displaced Palestinians take shelter at Al Shifa hospital, amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, November 8, 2023.

Continuing to let Hamas terrorists flee from their Gaza positions is no longer an option - analysis

The IDF's plans to invade Gaza City are not about reservist numbers, but whether the IDF can prevent Hamas from fleeing again, hidden among civilians.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits troops in Gaza, planning for Gaza City invasion, August 21, 2025.

'Hamas couldn't know I was gay': Emily Damari reveals shocking details of Gaza captivity

Damari said that days after she was abducted, she ended up being held in a civilian family home that had children.

 Emily Damari prepping for surgery.

Israeli NGO says four Palestinian medical workers died in IDF custody

The IDF rejected the NGO's allegations, though the military already indicted six prison guards for beating or sexually abusing Palestinian prisoners.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. February 7, 2025.

Francesca Albanese alleges Palestinian doctor 'likely raped to death' in Israeli detention

Palestinian doctor Adnan Al-Bursh died in an Israeli prison after over four months of detention at both the Sde Teiman facility and Ofer Prison.

 Members of the Keter unit, an Israeli prison service response unit seen during an operation where Nukhba terrorists (a Hamas unit) being held, at the Ofer Prison near Jerusalem, August 28, 2024.

Netanyahu's only 'strategy' on Gaza is kicking the can, making things worse - opinion

The choice is between kicking the can down a slippery slope or choosing a bold strategy. This nation of heroes deserves an equally brave leadership.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entering the Knesset on June 24.

'Hamas's strength is dwindling': Israeli commentators clash over situation in Gaza

Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit clash in views over current events on 103FM.

 Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Shifa Hospital

Letters to the Editor, July 8, 2024: Little more than a yawn

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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