Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital attacked by Israel

An Israeli military strike targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in significant destruction and casualties. According to the Gaza civil defence agency, the attack hit the hospital’s surgery department, killing at least six people and wounding at least twenty others. Palestinian officials confirmed that one of the victims was a surgeon. The incident has caused extensive damage to the facility, prompting reports from the scene regarding the immediate aftermath of the blast.

The attack has intensified tensions amid an increasingly fragile ceasefire. Israel justified the strike by asserting that Hamas was utilizing the hospital as a military command center. This claim was echoed by a senior Hamas figure located inside the territory, who acknowledged the strike. However, the sources present differing perspectives on the nature of the event, with Palestinian authorities focusing on the civilian toll and infrastructure damage, while Israeli officials emphasize the military target. The discrepancy in narratives highlights the ongoing conflict over the use of medical facilities in the region.

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