Health officials in Gaza say an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital has killed at least 15 people, including 4 journalists.
Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza’s main hospital Monday, killing at least eight people including several journalists, hospital officials told CBS News. An Official with the civil defense rescue agency in Hamas-run Gaza said later that at least 15 people were killed in the strike in total.
Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told journalists at the scene that «the death toll is 15, including four journalists and one civil defense member», according to the French news agency AFP.
The victims were killed in a double-tap strike on the hospital, with one missile hitting first, then another moments later as rescue crews arrived, the health ministry said.
Khan Younis’ Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza, has withstood raids and bombardment throughout 22 months of war, with officials citing critical shortages of supplies and staff.
Israel’s military did not immediately respond to questions about the strike or the reports that journalists were among the victims. Israel has come under mounting pressure over the number of journalists being killed in its military operations in Gaza — including in targeted strikes against individuals whom Israeli officials claim were Hamas operatives.
