Israeli military forces have launched a devastating bombardment on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, one of Gaza's last remaining major medical facilities, in an escalation that has resulted in numerous casualties, including journalists.
The attack, which unfolded on Thursday, has plunged the already crippled healthcare system into further chaos. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) stated the operation was based on "credible intelligence" suggesting Hamas militants were operating from within the facility, a claim vehemently denied by hospital staff and Hamas officials.
Journalists Targeted in the Crossfire
Tragically, the assault claimed the lives of at least two journalists who were reporting from the scene. This incident intensifies the alarming death toll of media personnel in the conflict, drawing widespread condemnation from press freedom organisations globally.
Witnesses and local health authorities describe a scene of panic and destruction as explosions rocked the hospital complex, causing significant damage to key departments and terrifying patients and displaced civilians who had sought refuge there.
International Condemnation and Calls for Ceasefire
The bombing has triggered a fresh wave of international outcry. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations have expressed profound alarm, reiterating that medical facilities are protected under international humanitarian law and must not be targeted.
Calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and an independent investigation into the incident are growing louder among the international community, as the devastating war in Gaza continues to exact a heavy human cost.
