Israeli airstrike hits surgery wing of Gaza's Nasser Hospital, killing at least six
An Israeli strike on the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed at least six people and wounded around 20, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency.
At least six people were killed and about 20 injured after an Israeli airstrike struck the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, a spokesperson for the Hamas-run civil defence agency told AFP. The spokesperson, Mahmoud Basal, said a surgeon was among those killed.
The Israeli military has not yet responded to requests for comment. Recovery work at the site is being carried out by Gaza's Civil Defence, which operates under the Hamas-run interior ministry, with assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Nasser Hospital, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza, was previously hit by a double Israeli strike in August 2025 that killed at least 20 people, including journalists and health workers. Israeli strikes have continued despite a cease-fire agreement reached in October of the previous year, which the Gaza health ministry says has resulted in more than 1,600 deaths.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been further strained by heavy rains that have flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced families. The conflict began after a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, which resulted in about 1,200 Israeli deaths and 251 hostages.