On Saturday morning, the IDF acceded to the request of the director of the Shifa Hospital to enable additional Gazans who were in the hospital, and would like to evacuate, to do so via the secure route. At no point did the IDF order the evacuation of patients or medical teams, and in fact proposed that any request for medical evacuation will be facilitated by the IDF. Medical personnel will remain in the hospital to support patients who are unable to evacuate. On Friday night, the IDF provided additional food, water, and humanitarian assistance to the hospital. Related articles: Released hostage gets reparative surgery on amputated fingers 'ISA released Shifaa director to hide the truth' Release of hospital director a war crime Comptroller suggests investigation into Shifa director's release Earlier this week , the IDF initiated a humanitarian effort to coordinate transfer of incubators from a hospital in Israel to the Shifa Hospital. “The IDF remains committed to upholding its moral and professional responsibilities to distinguish between civilians and Hamas terrorists,” said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit. “The IDF is willing to work with any reliable mediating party to ensure the transfer of the incubators,” it added. Asked if there was anything else the hospital needed, the Director General of the hospital said it needed respirators for some children who were in need of oxygen. The Israeli officer said he would do what he could to secure the needed equipment.
