Attack on the hospital in Gaza, 8 people killed

• The attack on the Al-Nasera hospital resulted in the deaths of eight people.
• The hospital was targeted during the war with Hamas.
• Israel did not comment on the attack.

KHAN YUNIS, Gaza sector (AP) — In an airstrike, the Israeli air force hit the main hospital in southern Gaza on Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, reported the Ministry of Health of Gaza.

According to the ministry, the victims of the Thursday strike on Al-Nasera hospital were killed as a result of a double hit — the first rocket hit, and then another within a few seconds, when rescuers arrived at the scene of the incident.

The Al-Nasera hospital in Khan Yunis, the largest in southern Gaza, has endured bombardment and siege for 22 months of war, while officials report critical shortages of supplies and personnel.

The Israeli military did not provide an immediate response to a request regarding this strike.

Attacks on hospitals in Israel are not uncommon in the context of the war against Hamas in Gaza. Many hospitals have been bombarded or seized, while Israel claims that the attacks are against militants operating from medical facilities, but provides no evidence.

During the attack on Al-Nasera hospital, three people were killed and several others were injured. Then the Israeli military stated that they specifically targeted Hamas militants who were operating from the command center in the hospital.

Tags: Middle East