Israeli troops withdraw from Shifa Hospital in Gaza: IDF

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reported that Israeli Defense Force troops are withdrawing from Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

"IDF and ISA troops have completed precise operational activity in the area of the Shifa Hospital and exited the area of the hospital," IDF said. "The troops killed terrorists in close-quarters encounters, located numerous weapons and intelligence documents throughout the hospital, while preventing harm to civilians, patients, and medical teams."

Eyewitnesses told The Times of Israel that troops withdrew under the cover of airstrikes and artillery fire.