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Israeli air strike on hospital kills at least 16 people in Gaza, health ministry says

Israeli air strike on hospital kills at least 16 people in Gaza, health ministry says

Summary

An Israeli airstrike at the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least 16 people and injured many others. The Israeli military stated that the attack targeted Hamas operatives believed to be using the hospital as a command center, which Hamas denies.

Key Facts

  • At least 16 people died and dozens were injured in the airstrike at the European Hospital in Gaza.
  • Israeli warplanes dropped six bombs, hitting the hospital's inner courtyard and surrounding area.
  • The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas command center under the hospital.
  • A freelance journalist working for the BBC was injured but is now stable.
  • Hassan Aslih, a Gaza journalist, was killed in a separate strike at the hospital.
  • The Nasser Hospital, which took in casualties, was also hit by an airstrike earlier that day.
  • Israeli authorities have accused Hamas of using Gaza hospitals for military activities, which Hamas denies.
  • The reported target of the strike was Mohammed Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure.
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