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Two-Stage Strike Hits Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Killing At Least 14, Including 4 Journalists

Video verified by CNN shows a second blast striking after rescuers had arrived.

Overview

  • Gaza authorities reported the hospital in Khan Yunis was hit twice, with the first blast striking the fourth floor.
  • The death toll was put at a minimum of 14, while ANSA cited reports of 19 killed in an attack some outlets described as a kamikaze drone strike.
  • Al Jazeera identified the journalists killed as Hossam Al‑Masri (Reuters), Mohammed Salama (Al Jazeera), Mariam Abu Daqa (Associated Press) and Moaz Abu Taha (NBC).
  • The Israeli military had not issued a public comment at the time of publication.
  • Nasser Hospital was previously entered by Israeli forces in February last year after claims it was used by militants, prompting patient evacuations.