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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills at least six, officials say
An Israeli military strike hit the surgical wing of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, leaving at least six dead and over 20 wounded, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. The attack caused extensive damage to the facility.
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An airstrike attributed to Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Thursday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 20 others, the Gaza civil defence agency reported. The strike targeted the hospital's surgery department, causing significant structural damage to the facility.
The attack marks the latest incident affecting Gaza's already strained healthcare infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict. Nasser Hospital is one of the largest medical facilities in the southern Gaza Strip and serves as a critical treatment centre for the civilian population.
A spokesperson for the civil defence agency confirmed the casualty toll and described extensive damage to the surgical wing, though full assessments of the impact were ongoing. The strike raised fresh concerns about the protection of medical facilities, which are protected under international humanitarian law.
The incident comes amid continued military operations in Gaza, with hospitals and other civilian infrastructure repeatedly caught in the crossfire. International organizations have repeatedly called for measures to safeguard healthcare facilities and ensure unimpeded access to medical care for wounded and sick civilians.