In a devastating incident, at least 15 people, including four journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip. Among the deceased are a cameraman from Reuters and a freelance journalist working for the Associated Press, as well as two others from Al Jazeera and NBC.
The attack began with an initial strike, followed by a second as rescuers were attempting to assist victims. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with smoke rising from the hospital and ambulance sirens echoing through the chaos. The Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident.
The news agencies expressed profound sorrow over the loss of their staff, highlighting the significant risks journalists face while reporting in conflict zones. The tragic event has intensified scrutiny of ongoing violence in the Israeli-Gaza situation. The Hamas-run Civil Defence confirmed the casualty count, which includes one of its members as well.