Five Journalists Killed During Israeli Strike on Hospital in Gaza

• During the recent strike on the hospital in Gaza, 20 people were killed, including five journalists.
• Israel called the attack "a tragic mistake" and has begun an investigation.
• The conflict in Gaza has led to the deaths of over 240 journalists since 2023.

On September 25, 2025, a double strike by Israeli forces on the Al-Nasera hospital in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 20 people, among whom were five journalists. Among the deceased were reporters from international media such as Associated Press, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Middle East Eye.

The first strike occurred around 10:00 local time, and within ten minutes, a second strike took place while medical staff and journalists were attempting to evacuate the wounded. This attack triggered a mass panic, as doctors were trying to evacuate patients.

Among the deceased journalists was 33-year-old Mariam Abu Daka, who worked for Independent Arabia and Associated Press. She left behind a son, who had previously been evacuated from Gaza. Other killed journalists included Hussein al-Masri from Reuters, Mohammed Salama from Al Jazeera, Muaz Abu Taha, and Ahmed Abu Aziz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described this incident as "a tragic mistake." He stated that an investigation is underway, but the military has not commented on why a second strike was carried out on a protected facility.

Human rights organizations and the UN have reported on the systematic targeting of medical facilities and journalists during the conflict, which has led to the deaths of over 240 journalists since the war began on July 7, 2023. This conflict is the deadliest for reporters in modern history.

US President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of this attack, stating that he did not want to see similar incidents.

Tags: Middle East