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International Outcry Follows Strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital That Killed Civilians and Journalists

Israel promises a military investigation following a UN demand for a fair, rapid inquiry with protections for medical staff and journalists.

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Overview

  • Reports from Khan Younis say an airstrike hit Nasser Hospital on Aug. 25, with casualty counts ranging from at least 14 to at least 20 dead.
  • Victims included multiple media workers, with outlets citing staff from Al Jazeera, the Associated Press and Reuters among those killed.
  • Chunichi reports at least 20 fatalities including five media workers, while the Mainichi cites at least 14 deaths including four journalists.
  • Some broadcasts and reporters described a suspected double-tap tactic, alleging a second strike hit people who had gathered to rescue the wounded.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident tragic and said the military is conducting a thorough probe, as Gaza health authorities report 244 media-worker deaths since the war began.