The 31 babies will be taken to Egypt for treatment, officials say. Israel’s push to seize Al-Shifa Hospital and a lack of power led doctors to warn that the infants were at particular risk.
The Iran-backed militia had threatened to target Israeli ships and said the hijacking was a show of support for “the oppressed Palestinian people.” Israel said it was not an Israeli ship.
Only hours earlier, the Iran-backed militia issued a statement threatening to target Israeli-flagged, -owned and -operated ships. Israel said the vessel was not an Israeli ship.
A U.N. team spent an hour inside Al-Shifa Hospital, where it found “evident” signs of shelling and gunfire. Israel continues to search the complex, which it says is used by Hamas.
There was no immediate confirmation from the Houthis about the alleged hijacking. Only hours earlier, the Iran-backed militia had issued a statement threatening to target Israeli flagged, owned and operated ships.
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