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Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others

Seham Tantesh, William Christou

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An Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of six people, including a surgeon, and caused significant damage to critical medical departments. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted Hamas fighters, though the hospital director reported extensive civilian casualties and the suspension of essential services.

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The incident highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on healthcare infrastructure and the protection of medical personnel in conflict zones.

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One of the wards destroyed in the strike on Nasser hospital in Gaza, which Israel said was targeting Hamas fighters. Photograph: Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu/Getty Images One of the wards destroyed in the strike on Nasser hospital in Gaza, which Israel said was targeting Hamas fighters. Photograph: Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu/Getty Images Gaza Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others Hospital director says 28 wounded in attack on one of few remaining medical facilities in the strip

Prefer the Guardian on Google An Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza killed six people, including a surgeon and a disabled man, and wounded 28 others, according to the hospital director.

The Israeli military carried out the attack on the hospital, in Khan Younis, early on Thursday saying in a statement it had struck a Hamas commander and other fighters there, without providing evidence.

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