This information was released as part of an initial investigation, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing the incident as a “tragic mishap.”

The military justified the attack on Gaza’s largest hospital by stating their belief that the camera was used by militants for monitoring Israeli forces. Israel has long suspected that hospitals harbor Hamas and other militant factions, though it seldom offers proof.

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported 58 injuries during the incursion, stemming from live ammunition, rubber bullets, tear gas inhalation, and “live bullet shrapnel.” Israeli armored units entered a central city intersection, halting traffic, while a small number of people attempted to throw stones at the military vehicles.

The conflict in Gaza has fueled a surge of unrest in the West Bank, where Israeli forces have executed extensive operations targeting militants, leading to hundreds of Palestinian deaths and displacing numerous residents. Simultaneously, there has been a rise in both settler aggression and Palestinian assaults on Israelis.

Over 1,000 attacks by Israeli settlers have been recorded in 2025, resulting in the deaths of 11 Palestinians and injuries to about 700 more, as reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.