Canada Clears Israel Over Gaza Hospital Blast
Canada Points Finger at Gaza Rockets
Canada’s National Defence has slammed down the blame on Israel for the devastating strike at al Ahli hospital in Gaza on October 17, 2023. Their own intelligence analysis strongly suggests an errant rocket from Gaza militants was the real culprit.
This verdict matches findings from France and the US, confirming a united global stance. Canada’s detailed review examined blast damage around the hospital, nearby buildings, and the munition’s flight path.
Deadly Blast Sparks Bitter Claims
Palestinian officials say 471 people died in the al Ahli hospital blast. Gaza’s health ministry blames an Israeli airstrike. Israel denies this, accusing militants of a failed rocket launch.
Israel Strikes West Bank Militants
In a sharp escalation, Israel hit a militant compound buried beneath the al Ansar Mosque in the West Bank. The military claims the site was an attack planning hub. Palestinian medics report at least one killed in the strike – the second in the West Bank amid rising tensions following the horrific Hamas massacre in Israel.
Israel released images showing the mosque’s underground bunker and diagrams of weapons storage seized from the militants.
Death Toll Rises in West Bank Strikes
In a separate blow, an Israeli airstrike on the Nur Shams refugee camp killed at least 13 Palestinians, including five children, according to UN relief agency UNRWA. The strike also caused serious damage to around 50 homes and critical infrastructure.
The UN warns of an escalating threat in West Bank camps, as clashes intensify. The attack also left an Israeli soldier dead and several wounded, highlighting the brutal cycle of violence gripping the region.
