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, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry reports. The journalists had connections with Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, and the Middle East Eye. Four health workers were also among those lost, as confirmed by the World Health Organization's chief. Video footage from the scene depicts a second strike impacting rescuers who arrived post-initial bombing. Netanyahu has referred to the event as a tragic mishap and stated that a thorough investigation by military authorities is underway. The recent fatalities increase the toll of journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 to nearly 200, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, highlighting the conflict's severity as one of the deadliest for media representatives recorded in history. International journalists have been banned from entering Gaza independently, leading foreign media outlets to rely significantly on local reporters for coverage.
Tragic Strike: Five Journalists Among 20 Killed in Gaza Hospital Attack
Tragic Strike: Five Journalists Among 20 Killed in Gaza Hospital Attack
In a devastating incident, 20 individuals, including five journalists, were killed during a double strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, as the region continues to grapple with the fallout from ongoing conflict.
The recent airstrike by Israeli forces on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of 20 people, including five journalists working for major international media outlets. This attack, which was labeled a 'tragic mishap' by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marks a grim milestone in the ongoing violence in the region, with nearly 200 journalists reported killed since the war began in October 2023.
