Overview

• Gaza Civil Defense and hospital officials report roughly 20 people killed at Nasser hospital, including five journalists and a healthcare worker.
• Named victims include Mohammad Salama (Al Jazeera), Hossam al‑Masri (Reuters contractor), Mariam Abu Dagga (AP collaborator), Moaz Abu Taha (NBC), and Ahmad Abu Aziz, according to local authorities and media organizations.
• Witnesses and rescue officials describe a double strike: an explosive drone hit the upper floors, followed by an airstrike as casualties and responders gathered.
• The IDF said it carried out a strike in the hospital area and opened a preliminary investigation, with Benjamin Netanyahu calling the incident a “tragic accident” and the military saying it does not target journalists.
• UN officials, press associations and several governments condemned the attack and called for independent scrutiny, while major outlets noted they could not independently verify casualty figures due to access restrictions.