A strike hit the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis in Southern Gaza. Local health and emergency officials say that at least 20 people were killed and many more were injured. The dead included patients, medical staff, rescuers, and five journalists who were reporting at the scene. The hospital’s emergency department, surgical unit, and inpatient wards were damaged, according to the World Health Organisation. Staff said that some patients who were already critically ill were badly hurt by the blast.
witnesses and the hospital workers described the scene as chaotic after the first explosion. As medics and journalists rushed to help the people, a second strike hit the same area again, causing more damage. Video clips shared from the hospital show bloody clothes and people trying to carry them to safety. Authorities in Gaza and several news agencies verified parts of the footage.
Videos and News Agencies Confirm Journalists Were Among The Dead
Several news groups say their freelancers and contractors were killed in the attack. Reuters confirmed their cameraman, Hassam al-Masri, died while filming a live feed that suddenly cut off. The Associated Press said its freelancer, Mariam Dagga, was also cute. Al-Jazeera named Mohammed Salaama among those killed, and other outlets reported that Moaz Abu Taha and Ahmad Abu Aziz were also killed or badly wounded. Independent verification teams, matched faces, and footage to confirm some identities.
The committee to protect journalists and other press groups strongly condemned the killings. They said journalists and medical staff must be protected and called for a proper investigation. Local civil defence officials at the first strike hit the hospital, and the second strike hit the rescue that arrived a pattern that increased casualties among helpers and reporters at the scene.
International Reaction
World leaders reacted quickly. The French president called the strikes intolerable and urged the civilians and journalists to be protected. Germany said it was shocked and demanded a full investigation. The World Health Organisation warned that attacks on health facilities are unacceptable and said that hospitals’ emergency areas are badly damaged. The committee to protect journalists called the strikes the deadliest since the war began.
The Israeli military said it had carried out a strike in the area and that it regrets any harm to uninvited individuals, while adding that it does not target journalists. Israel said that it would open an enquiry into the incident. Gaza health officials and rescue services said many of the wounded were taken to nearby hospitals, and that medical teams were stretched thin because of overcrowding.
FAQs
- How many people were killed in the strike on Nasser Hospital?
Local officials report that at least 20 people were killed.
- Were journalists also killed in the strike?
Yes, five journalists were killed during the attack.
- Did the Israeli military comment on the attack?
The Israeli military said it carried out a strike in the area, but it did not target any journalists and regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals.
- Did the videos show what happened?
Yes, there are several videos on social media showing the strikes and their immediate aftermath.
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