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Israeli military storms Gaza's besieged Nasser Hospital 'to retrieve bodies of hostages'

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Israeli forces have confirmed they are operating inside the besieged Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.

They stormed the major hospital on Thursday morning, hours after the IDF ordered thousands to leave the site.

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesperson, said forces were conducting a "precise and limited" operation there and would not forcibly evacuate medics or patients. He said soldiers are

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