GAZA, Nov 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said hospitals in the Gaza Strip must be protected and he hoped for "less intrusive" action by Israel as Israeli tanks advanced to the gates of the besieged enclave's main hospital.
At least 650 patients were still inside Al Shifa hospital, desperate to be evacuated to another medical facility.
In his first comments since the weekend's events, including patient deaths reported at Al Shifa, Biden said hospitals must be protected.
[1/6]Smoke rises as displaced Palestinians take shelter at Al Shifa hospital, amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, November 8, 2023.
An Israeli military spokesperson said the army was checking the report on Jabalia.
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