An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, has killed at least six people, including a surgeon and a 13-year-old boy, and wounded at least 20 others, according to Palestinian health authorities. The strike hit the hospital's surgical department early on Thursday, causing extensive damage to the building and disrupting medical services.
The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander and other militants allegedly operating inside the hospital complex, which it claimed was being used as a command centre. Palestinian medical officials said the attack further undermined an already severely damaged healthcare system, with hospitals facing shortages of medicines, equipment and fuel.
The incident comes despite the ceasefire agreement that took effect in October 2025, amid continuing Israeli military operations in the enclave. International pressure is also mounting over humanitarian access, with more than 50 countries and organisations calling on Israel to allow the entry of food, fuel, water and materials needed to repair shelters ahead of winter.
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