Overview

• An Israeli airstrike targeted the northern gate of the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Gaza’s Muwasi area, killing one medic and injuring nine others, including two critically.
• The strike comes as Gaza's Health Ministry reports over 51,000 deaths since the conflict began, with more than 1,600 killed following the recent resumption of hostilities.
• Israel has repeatedly targeted hospitals during the 18-month conflict, alleging their use by Hamas for military purposes, claims denied by healthcare workers and humanitarian groups.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to Palestinian statehood in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for a renewed ceasefire and humanitarian aid delivery.
• The offensive has displaced 90% of Gaza’s population, with women and children comprising more than half of the reported casualties.