Overview

• Israeli officials called the incident a tragic mishap and said the IDF does not intentionally target civilians, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressing regret and pledging a thorough investigation.
• The IDF said troops acted on a credible threat on the hospital roof, with Israeli media reporting suspicion of a Hamas-linked surveillance camera at a location where broadcasters often set up live shots.
• Five journalists were confirmed dead, including Reuters contractor Hussam al‑Masri, Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Salama, AP freelancer Mariam Abu Dagga, and freelancers Moaz Abu Taha and Ahmed Abu Aziz, according to their outlets.
• Video from the scene showed an initial blast on an upper floor followed minutes later by a second strike that hit arriving medics and reporters, with dozens wounded and one civil defense worker among the dead reported by local officials.
• The United Nations and leaders from the UK and France condemned the attack and urged an impartial investigation, while President Donald Trump said he was not happy about the strike and Israeli authorities reported an immediate internal probe.