The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed it carried out an airstrike on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 20 people. Among the dead are several journalists who were reporting from the scene, according to local officials.
The strike has triggered international outrage, with human rights groups warning of a growing crisis. Hospitals in Gaza have already been struggling with shortages of fuel, medicine, and safe shelter amid the ongoing war. This latest incident adds another layer of devastation to an already dire humanitarian situation.
Witnesses reported chaos as the blast ripped through the hospital compound, leaving civilians and medical staff scrambling for cover. Video footage from the aftermath shows destroyed vehicles, collapsed walls, and frantic attempts to rescue survivors from the rubble.
While the IDF maintains that the hospital was being used to conceal Hamas operations, critics say the attack will only inflame tensions and draw further condemnation from the international community.
BREAKING: The Israel Defence Forces has confirmed it carried out the airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, which has now killed at least 20 people, including several journalists.
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News of the strike has already spread worldwide, with multiple governments demanding explanations. Journalists’ unions have condemned the killing of media workers, calling it a “direct assault on press freedom and the right to information.”
The situation continues to unfold as both sides brace for further escalation. Families of the victims are demanding accountability, while calls for a ceasefire are growing louder.
This story is developing. We will update as more information becomes available.