The Israel Defense Forces released footage showing armed Hamas terrorists operating from Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. According to the IDF, the facility functions as a medical clinic during the day while Hamas continues using the site and surrounding area to rebuild its capabilities and advance attacks. Officials stated that the group is deliberately exploiting the presence of patients, medical staff, and civilians as cover for its activities. The newly released material aims to document this dual use of the hospital grounds. This is not the first time the location has been connected to terror operations.

In December 2024, IDF troops operating around the same hospital discovered weapons and military equipment and detained more than 240 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists along with suspected operatives. The latest revelation builds on that earlier finding and underscores ongoing concerns about the site’s role in supporting militant efforts. By publicizing the footage, the IDF seeks to highlight how medical facilities are being leveraged in ways that place civilians at risk. The information focuses attention on the challenges of distinguishing legitimate medical care from military activity in the area. These details leave open questions about how such patterns affect future operations and civilian protections.