Rushdi Abualouf
Reporting from Khan Younis, Gaza
It is now evening here in Gaza and tension remains at the four main hospitals in Gaza City, with Israeli troops drawing close.
The unease is especially felt in the territory's largest hospital – Al-Shifa.
People inside say they can hear explosions and firing around the hospital and that Israeli tanks are about 100m (328ft) away.
I spoke to the director of the hospital, who says around 15,000 people remain there, including those who have fled from a nearby refugee camp that has been surrounded by Israeli tanks.
Those who remain at Al-Shifa are largely the elderly and sick, who cannot make the journey further south to where Israel has promised greater safety.
The hospital’s director says they are overwhelmed by the number of injured people and are having to treat people in corridors and on the floor.
Meanwhile, the fighting around Al-Quds hospital has also intensified tonight. We understand an Israeli navy ship was involved as well as tanks, which have surrounded the hospital.
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