Israel Strikes Intensive Care at Gazas Nasser Hospital Six Killed and More Than 20 Others Injured
CONFLICT signal, reported in IS, from countercurrents.org, with negative sentiment. Locations: Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip General, Gaza Strip, Israel.
What Happened
An Israeli airstrike targeted the intensive care unit at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early Thursday, killing at least six Palestinians and injuring more than 20 others, including medical staff and patients. Gaza’s Civil Defense and Nasser Hospital confirmed the death toll of six, with Dr. Rizq Abu Shaeera, a surgeon, among those killed. The strike damaged the hospital’s intensive care and surgical departments, according to Gaza officials. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a senior Hamas terrorist and additional militants operating from the hospital as a command center, though it did not provide evidence for the allegations. Gaza’s health ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international law, stating it exacerbated the suffering of the sick and wounded amid Gaza’s deteriorating healthcare infrastructure. The strike occurred despite a ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025.
Why it matters
The attack directly impacts southern Gaza’s healthcare system, which has been repeatedly targeted amid severe shortages of medical supplies. The death toll of six, including a surgeon, and over 20 injuries highlight the escalating risks to medical facilities under the ceasefire. Hamas accused the US-backed Board of Peace of failing to prevent the strike, while Israel claims it targeted Hamas operatives. The incident underscores ongoing tensions over the ceasefire’s enforcement, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The hospital’s destruction threatens the ability of Gaza’s health sector to function, particularly as the enclave faces catastrophic conditions.
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