Barzilai Medical Center, which is located some six miles from the Gaza border, has repeatedly come under rocket attack since Saturday, which has damaged portions of its main building (no one was injured as these unfortified areas had already been evacuated). While the hospitals will be dealing with most of the casualties from the fighting, both soldiers and civilians, all Israeli hospitals are expected to face strains both in terms of personnel and equipment, as the war continues.

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