A Times of Israel review of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad death notices reportedly identifies at least 18 individuals who were listed as doctors, nurses, and hospital employees in Gaza as operatives of the terror groups. The findings add to evidence that terror organizations embed personnel within civilian institutions.
The Times of Israel reported on Monday that its review of obituaries published by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in recent weeks identified at least 18 individuals who were publicly described as doctors, nurses, and hospital employees in the Gaza Strip as confirmed members of the terror groups' military wings. The review cross-referenced death notices posted by the groups with prior listings of medical personnel. The findings underscore a recurring pattern in which terror organizations embed operatives within civilian infrastructure, including healthcare facilities. As The Zioneer has previously reported, similar reviews have found that individuals presented as journalists and UNRWA employees were also active combatants. The IDF has not commented on this specific review.
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