Hamas has command center under Gaza hospital — White House

SAN FRANCISCO, California - Palestinian militants have a command center under Al Shifa hospital in Gaza, the White House said Tuesday, backing up a key Israeli justification for its military moves on the facility.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad "operate a command and control node from Al Shifa in Gaza City," John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman told reporters.

"They have stored weapons there and they're prepared to respond to an Israeli military operation against that facility."  — Agence France-Presse