> In a statement, the Israeli military says it “regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists as such".
I guess they were targeting supposed Hamas operatives being treated in an operating room. It's too bad that five journalists were there. They are very sorry that journalists' bodies got in the way of the bomb.
they spotted some kind of optics following troops. hamas teams frequently have cameramen to film hits or remote controlled cameras in general for surveillance. also sniper rifle reflections and camera optics reflections at large distance looks similiar.
edit: few days ago they identified somebody who put camera on external stairs of hospital near roof and followed troops. troops got attacked a few times. they asked for approval to take whoever it is down. approval was given but it was conditioned to use "light munition" to prevent too much damage. from some reason was used heavier munition. currently they investigate why orders weren't followed.
abdusco · 3h ago
Those "mistakes" and insubordinations are somehow _very_ convenient for Israel's agenda.
Apparently one strike isn't enough for the army that can perform point strikes against scientists in Iran, they "fumble" and bomb a hospital, then do it again and bomb the people who rush in to help.
The last witnesses who are able to expose the extent of unimaginable cruelty are being threatened, targeted and killed off.
therobots927 · 3h ago
Replying to your other comment here. I don't know if you've noticed but the article we were both commenting on was flagged. I know this is a trend on HN and am wondering if you're aware of a specific policy that forbids articles on international issues of public interest.
abdusco · 2h ago
I know about the policy, but some of them get a hold and get unflagged. I'm just hoping to raise awareness.
therobots927 · 2h ago
I'm just saying I'm not aware of the guideline that the article violated. It seems to me like there is a suppression campaign on any discussion of the subject at hand.
tguvot · 2h ago
in desert storm 17% of USA casualties (and 35% of fatal) were due to friendly fire
usa famously bombed MSF hospital and canadian troops in afganistan.
france bombed wedding
idf in gaza also has a lot of casualties due to friendly fire. i think at some point of time it was around 30%
the bottom line: combat/war at enemy territory it's not same as shopping in costco at weekend.
NomDePlum · 2h ago
This was the deliberate targeting of a hospital. They then deliberately bombed the same spot as rescuers went to help.
It's not excusable and certainly can't be explained away. Israel has deliberately and repeatedly targeted hospitals, journalists and civilians. At some point hopefully enough of those carrying out these deliberate acts are tried to ensure that never again is this tolerated.
tguvot · 1h ago
yes. they deliberately targeted external stairs near roof because there was somebody who was suspected to be a spotter for a few days. this is how war works. hospitals loose protected status in case they used for military activity.
Over 200,000 civilians deliberately killed and maimed by Israel. Over 2 million people deliberately starved by Israel. None of it admitted, trite comments trying to excuse war crimes, ethnic cleansing and genocide don't carry weight. Hopefully in the future these people will be brought to justice.
bbqfog · 1h ago
Israel literally bombed a hospital then double tap killed the rescue crew and the journalists covering the original war crime, and it's all on video for anyone to see.
tguvot · 40m ago
yes. i literally wrote that they bombed a hospital after they followed up somebody who was suspected as hamas spotter with cameras for a few days. they used different ammo than they were approved to, and now there is investigation
in same hospital a couple of dozens of israeli hostages were kept for a while.
at same hospital IDF arrested in past around 100 hamas members who were hiding.
in area where combatants frequently crossdress, it's hard to know who is who
I guess they were targeting supposed Hamas operatives being treated in an operating room. It's too bad that five journalists were there. They are very sorry that journalists' bodies got in the way of the bomb.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cn725ny0ryjt?post=asset%3Abdd2...
edit: few days ago they identified somebody who put camera on external stairs of hospital near roof and followed troops. troops got attacked a few times. they asked for approval to take whoever it is down. approval was given but it was conditioned to use "light munition" to prevent too much damage. from some reason was used heavier munition. currently they investigate why orders weren't followed.
Apparently one strike isn't enough for the army that can perform point strikes against scientists in Iran, they "fumble" and bomb a hospital, then do it again and bomb the people who rush in to help.
The last witnesses who are able to expose the extent of unimaginable cruelty are being threatened, targeted and killed off.
usa famously bombed MSF hospital and canadian troops in afganistan.
france bombed wedding
idf in gaza also has a lot of casualties due to friendly fire. i think at some point of time it was around 30%
the bottom line: combat/war at enemy territory it's not same as shopping in costco at weekend.
It's not excusable and certainly can't be explained away. Israel has deliberately and repeatedly targeted hospitals, journalists and civilians. At some point hopefully enough of those carrying out these deliberate acts are tried to ensure that never again is this tolerated.
https://archive.is/aTwq9
in same hospital a couple of dozens of israeli hostages were kept for a while.
at same hospital IDF arrested in past around 100 hamas members who were hiding.
in area where combatants frequently crossdress, it's hard to know who is who
[0] https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/12/middleeast/israel-strike-arme...
Plenty of hospitals in Tel Aviv are housing Zionist terrorists. I for one support military action against Israel.