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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital complex kills six people
An Israeli military strike on a building within the Nasser Hospital medical complex in southern Gaza has resulted in at least six deaths and more than 20 injuries, according to reports from the facility.
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Rescue teams recovered the bodies of those killed and treated the wounded following the strike on the hospital compound in Khan Younis. The Nasser Hospital complex, one of Gaza's largest medical facilities, has been the site of intense activity amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
The strike added to mounting concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza, where hospitals have repeatedly come under fire during military operations. Medical facilities in the enclave have struggled to maintain operations amid shortages of supplies, fuel, and staff.
The Israeli military has previously stated that it targets locations used by armed groups for military purposes. Gaza's health authorities have accused Israeli forces of attacks on civilian infrastructure, a charge Israel denies, saying it takes precautions to avoid civilian casualties.
The incident underscores the precarious situation facing healthcare workers and patients in Gaza, where the health system has been strained by the prolonged conflict. International humanitarian organizations have called for greater protections for medical facilities and personnel in conflict zones.