Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say
An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
Gaza's Health Ministry reports six fatalities and a dozen injuries from an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital. The strike occurred early Thursday, targeting the hospital's surgical wing. A doctor was among the deceased, according to health authorities. The hospital is one of the few remaining functional medical facilities in Gaza.
Israel's military claims to have struck a senior Hamas terrorist and other militants. However, no evidence was provided to support this claim. The Israeli military also alleges that Hamas has established a presence within the hospital complex, using it as a command center. This is not the first time Israeli forces have attacked Nasser Hospital.
The conflict began on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas-led militant attack on southern Israel, resulting in significant casualties. Since then, Israel's retaliatory offensive has reportedly killed over 74,600 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Despite a US-backed ceasefire, Israeli strikes have continued, killing 1,622 people, as reported by health authorities.
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