Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza kills surgeon and five others
Source Summary
An Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed six people including a surgeon and a disabled man, and wounded more than 20 others, according to the Palestinian news agency. The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas commander and other fighters at the facility. The hospital is one of few remaining medical facilities operating in Gaza.
Why it matters
The strike on a major hospital amid an ongoing conflict raises questions about civilian protection and the status of medical facilities in active conflict zones.
What remains uncertain
The Israeli military did not provide evidence to support its claim that a Hamas commander and fighters were present at the hospital.
