Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Targeted in Israeli Strikes, Resulting in Multiple Casualties, Including Journalists

Israeli attacks on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of at least 20 individuals on Monday, including five journalists, as per the Gaza Civil Defense Agency. The strikes targeted a partially operational medical center, with a drone strike followed by an airstrike during an evacuation. Several news organizations around the world have confirmed the deaths of their staff members. Al Jazeera mourned the loss of its cameraman, and The Associated Press, Reuters, and the Palestinian Journalists Union also confirmed fatalities. The Israeli army confirmed its involvement and initiated an investigation, while asserting that it did not intentionally target journalists. Video footage showed the aftermath of the attack, with scenes of devastation and injuries. The ongoing conflict, which began in October 2023, has claimed the lives of nearly 200 journalists. The initial Hamas attacks on Israel led to 1,219 deaths, while the Israeli response has caused the deaths of over 62,700 Palestinians.