Gaza Hospital Bombing Caused By “An Islamic Jihad Rocket”

“I can confirm that an analysis of the IDF operational system indicates that the barrage of rockets in Gaza, passing in close proximity to the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza at the time it was hit…intelligence from [a] few sources that we have in our hands indicates that the Islamic Jihad is responsible for the failed rocket launch which hit the hospital in Gaza” — Israeli military spoikesperson.

From N.Y. Times reporters Julian E. Barnes, Adam Entous and Helene Cooper: “American officials say they have multiple strands of intelligence — including infrared satellite data — indicating that the deadly blast at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday was caused by an armed Palestinian group.

“The intelligence includes satellite and other infrared data showing a launch of a rocket or missile from Palestinian fighter positions within Gaza. American intelligence agencies have also analyzed open-source video of the launch showing that it did not come from the direction of Israeli military positions, the officials said.”