How and why did Gaza hospitals become primary targets?

Hospitals and medical facilities have been caught in the crossfire during Israel's war in Gaza - both literally and in the clashing narratives over the conflict.

Palestinian officials have said a staggering 22 hospitals and 49 medical centres have completely stopped working because of air strikes and Israel's decision to suspend all fuel and electricity supplies to the strip since 9 October.

With Gaza's biggest hospital, al-Shifa, surrounded by Israeli tanks, leaving the fate of thousands of people trapped inside unknown, questions have arisen about the unprecedented focus on hospitals in the current war.

Middle East Eye reporter Nader Durgham has spoken to experts on the legality of Israel's attacks on medical facilities. 

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