At least 20 people, including five journalists working for the international media, have been killed in an Israeli double strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry. The five journalists had worked with Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, and the Middle East Eye, which have confirmed their deaths.
The strike also claimed the lives of four health workers, marking a tragic day for those in the media and medical fields working amid conflict. Following the first strike, footage showed the second strike hit rescuers arriving to provide aid to the victims.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the incident, classifying it as a 'tragic mishap' while confirming that military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
With these tragic deaths, the number of journalists killed in Gaza since the conflict began in October 2023 has risen to nearly 200, highlighting the perilous situation for press members in the region. The area has become one of the deadliest conflict zones for journalists, as indicated by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
The international community has condemned the attack, demanding accountability and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Noted figures including UN Secretary General António Guterres and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy voice their outrage at the continued violence against journalists and medics in Gaza.
The strike also claimed the lives of four health workers, marking a tragic day for those in the media and medical fields working amid conflict. Following the first strike, footage showed the second strike hit rescuers arriving to provide aid to the victims.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the incident, classifying it as a 'tragic mishap' while confirming that military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
With these tragic deaths, the number of journalists killed in Gaza since the conflict began in October 2023 has risen to nearly 200, highlighting the perilous situation for press members in the region. The area has become one of the deadliest conflict zones for journalists, as indicated by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
The international community has condemned the attack, demanding accountability and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Noted figures including UN Secretary General António Guterres and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy voice their outrage at the continued violence against journalists and medics in Gaza.
