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An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed six people, according to Gaza health officials and other sources.

The strike hit the hospital’s surgery department, and reports said people were wounded. Israel’s military said it targeted Hamas members at the hospital; CBS News and Guardian World said it provided no evidence for that claim.

What the reports agree on

  • An Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and killed six people. BBC World, Guardian World, CBS News, France24
  • The strike hit the hospital’s surgery department. BBC World, Guardian World, CBS News, France24
  • A surgeon or doctor was among those killed. BBC World, Guardian World, CBS News, France24
  • Israel’s military said it targeted Hamas members at the hospital. Guardian World, CBS News, France24

Where reports differ

  • The outlet reported that 20 people were wounded. BBC World
  • The outlet reported that more than 20 people were wounded. Guardian World
  • The outlet reported that at least 12 people were wounded. CBS News

Reported by one outlet

  • Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said the strike caused extensive damage to the hospital building. BBC World
  • The dead included surgeon Rizk Abu Shaira and patient Seif Ghazi Abu Hatab, according to the article. Guardian World
  • An Associated Press journalist reported that parts of the building’s second floor were destroyed. CBS News
  • The hospital’s surgery department was put out of service, medics said. France24

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