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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital leaves six dead, officials report
Palestinian health authorities in Gaza said an Israeli military strike on a hospital facility resulted in at least six fatalities. The incident marks the latest reported casualties in attacks affecting civilian infrastructure in the territory.
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Health officials in Gaza confirmed that an Israeli airstrike struck a hospital in the enclave, resulting in multiple deaths on Wednesday. Gaza's Ministry of Health stated that six people were killed in the strike, with additional casualties reported among the injured.
The hospital strike adds to mounting concerns among international humanitarian organizations regarding civilian casualties and damage to essential medical facilities in Gaza. Health infrastructure has been a focal point of concern throughout the ongoing conflict, with multiple reports of hospitals and clinics experiencing direct hits or sustaining collateral damage.
Israeli military operations have continued in Gaza as part of broader security operations. Military officials have previously stated that strikes targeting specific locations are conducted based on intelligence assessments of militant activity in the territory.
The World Health Organization and other international bodies have repeatedly called for the protection of medical facilities during armed conflicts, citing obligations under international humanitarian law. Access to functioning hospitals and emergency medical services remains severely constrained across Gaza, according to humanitarian assessments.