Israeli Airstrike Targets Nasser Hospital in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of six individuals and left over a dozen wounded, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

The strike occurred early Thursday, the Israeli military stated, claiming it targeted “a senior Hamas terrorist” and other militants “operating within Nasser Hospital.” However, evidence for these claims was not provided.

Israel has accused Hamas and allies of utilizing hospitals for military purposes. The military described the hospital as “a command center for military and terrorist activities.”

A Palestinian man examines the damage at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis following the strike. The Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reported that the attack hit the hospital’s surgery department, resulting in the death of a doctor.

An Associated Press journalist observed destruction on the second floor. Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis remains one of the few operational hospitals in Gaza, where healthcare infrastructure has been severely damaged by ongoing conflict.

Israeli forces previously targeted Nasser Hospital in 2025, resulting in the death of five journalists, including an AP contributor. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, leading to approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages.

Since then, Israel’s retaliatory measures have claimed more than 74,600 lives, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire, Israel continues military operations, controlling over 60% of the area.

Since October 2025, when the ceasefire began, Israeli actions have resulted in the deaths of 1,622 people, as reported by health officials. During this period, five Israeli soldiers have been killed.