Overview

• Gaza’s Civil Defence raised the toll to 20 dead at the Khan Younès facility, reporting five journalists and a medical worker among the victims.
• Those killed included Al Jazeera cameraman Mohammad Salama, Reuters collaborator Hossam al‑Masri, AP collaborator Mariam Abu Dagga, NBC journalist Moaz Abu Taha and reporter Ahmad Abu Aziz, according to local authorities and media outlets.
• Officials in Gaza described a two‑stage attack, saying an explosive drone hit upper floors followed by an airstrike as rescuers and journalists converged on the site.
• The IDF confirmed a strike in the hospital area, expressed regret for harm to civilians, said it does not target journalists, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident a tragic accident.
• The UN and press groups condemned the attack and urged protection of reporters and hospitals, with France, Germany and the UK calling for an investigation, as verification remains constrained by restricted access to Gaza and protests in Israel press for a ceasefire and hostage deal.