Overview

• Witnesses and outlets described a two-stage “double-tap” attack, with a second blast hitting as rescuers and media reached the scene.
• Those killed included journalists working with Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye, identified as Hussam al-Masri, Mariam Dagga, Mohammad Salama, Ahmed Abu Aziz and Moaz Abu Taha.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident a “tragic mishap,” and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered an immediate probe, while the military said it does not intentionally target civilians and accused Hamas of operating from the site.
• The death toll was reported at roughly 20 to 21 with dozens wounded, and hospital officials said the initial strike hit an upper floor before a second explosion tore through an external stairwell.
• Hours later, journalist Hassan Douhan was reported shot dead in Khan Younis, bringing the day’s journalist fatalities to six as the UN, France, the UK and others demanded an impartial investigation.