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Israel confirms it transferred director of al-Shifa for questioning by Shin Bet

The Israeli army confirmed it transferred Muhammad abu Salmiya, the director of al-Shifa Hospital, for further questioning by Israel's Security Agency or Shinbet. 

Here's the complete statement by the Israeli army:  

"The director of the al-Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip was apprehended and transferred for ISA questioning following evidence showing that the al-Shifa hospital, under his direct management, served as a Hamas command and control centre. The Hamas terror tunnel network situated under the hospital also exploited electricity and resources taken from the hospital. In addition, Hamas stored numerous weapons inside the hospital and on the hospital grounds.

"Furthermore, after the Hamas massacre on 7 October, Hamas terrorists sought refuge within the hospital, some of them taking hostages from Israel with them. A pathological report also confirmed the murder of CPL Noa Marciano on the hospital premises.

"In the hospital, under his management, there was extensive Hamas terrorist activity. Findings of his involvement in terrorist activity will determine whether he will be subject to further ISA questioning." 

Medical staff and the Palestine Health Ministry denied these claims.