US and UK intensify calls on Israel to ensure the safety of hospitals during Gaza conflict

Israel is facing increasing international pressure to ensure the safety of civilians trapped in Gaza's hospitals. Israel has presented evidence of a Hamas base in one medical facility, while the US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have called for the protection of hospitals and the entrance of more aid into Gaza. Doctors on the ground have reported deaths due to a lack of resources, and the situation has caused thousands of people to seek shelter in Al-Shifa hospital. French President Emmanuel Macron has also urged Israel to stop harming innocent civilians. Meanwhile, Israel insists that it has not directly targeted hospitals but claims that Hamas uses underground tunnels connected to these facilities to plan and execute attacks. The Israel Defense Forces released a video allegedly showcasing evidence of Hamas activity in a children's hospital, but the veracity of these claims has not been independently verified. Hamas has dismissed the video as a part of Israeli propaganda. Overall, the mounting international pressure reflects concern for the lives of civilians and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.