1. JaFaJ has learned that both the United States (USG) and Israeli Governments (IG) are convinced that “Hamas is keeping more than a dozen hostages underneath the Shiffa hospital in Gaza.” JaFaJ has confirmed that, “most of those are dual nationals with passports from Israeli and other Western countries, including the United States.”
2. Al-Shiffa Hospital, better known as Al-Shiffa Medical Center, is the largest medical complex in Gaza. It is strategically located in Northern Gaza, in the Rimal Neighborhood, right in Gaza’s heart. The medical complex has been at the heart of international controversy during the war, especially as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) make advances around it.
3. Israeli military sources have confirmed to JaFaJ that, “IDF tanks have been deployed around the complex since November 13th, 2023.”
4. An Israeli source reported to JaFaJ that, “Al-Shiffa hospital is a major riddle for the IDF. We know that some Hamas terrorists are inside, along with thousands of patients and civilians and potentially a dozen of hostages, but we don’t know how many.” The source added that, “Attacking the hospital will cost innocent lives, and that is the last thing the IDF wants.” The source concluded by saying whats worse is that Hamas might “kill the hostages, and we are dealing with a very delicate and complicated situation.”
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Uncle Sam to the Rescue
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5. American intelligence sources have confirmed with JaFaJ that the USG is convinced that “at least one American hostage is being held within the premises of Al-Shiffa hospital.” The source added that “Talks are ongoing in Qatar between the Central Intelligence Agency, the Mossad and Qatari mediators representing Hamas, to secure the safe release of all hostages.” The source continue by saying that, “The Israelis share our concern for the safety of hostages as well as the civilians in the Al-Shiffa hospital.”