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Israeli strike on Gaza's largest hospital kills six, officials say
A missile strike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza has left six people dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Eyewitnesses reported the impact struck a wing housing surgical and intensive care facilities.
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Nasser Hospital, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, came under fire in what witnesses described as a direct missile strike on Wednesday. The impact damaged a building section containing surgical wards and intensive care units, according to accounts from those present at the facility.
Palestinian health officials confirmed six deaths resulted from the strike, though casualty figures remain subject to verification. Hospital staff said the strike caused significant structural damage to critical medical infrastructure in a region already facing severe healthcare challenges.
The incident adds to mounting concerns over civilian casualties and damage to medical facilities during the ongoing conflict. Nasser Hospital serves a large population across southern Gaza and has been operating under severe resource constraints.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have frequently drawn international scrutiny over their proximity to civilian infrastructure. The hospital strike underscores the precarious situation facing Gaza's healthcare system amid broader security operations in the territory.