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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills at least six, officials report
A strike on a Gaza hospital has resulted in at least six deaths, including a medical doctor and a child, according to Palestinian authorities. The incident marks the latest in ongoing violence affecting civilian infrastructure in the Palestinian territory.
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An Israeli airstrike targeting a hospital facility in Gaza has claimed at least six lives, Palestinian officials said, adding that those killed included a physician and a minor. The strike represents a continuing pattern of attacks affecting medical infrastructure in the territory amid the broader conflict.
Palestinian health authorities have raised concerns about the targeting of civilian facilities, which are typically protected under international humanitarian law. The hospital was operational at the time of the strike, with patients and staff present on the premises.
The incident adds to mounting casualties among medical personnel and damage to healthcare infrastructure in Gaza in recent months. International humanitarian organizations have expressed alarm over repeated damage to hospitals and clinics, citing their essential role in providing emergency medical care to civilians.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have drawn international scrutiny over civilian casualties and damage to non-military infrastructure. Palestinian officials have called for investigations into strikes affecting hospitals and other protected facilities under international law.