Fresh Violence In Gaza As Israeli Strike On Nasser Hospital Leaves Six D*ad

At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured following an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza early Thursday, in another deadly incident highlighting the continued violence in the region.

Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed the casualties, disclosing that the attack struck parts of the medical facility, including its surgery department, where a doctor was among those killed.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the Israeli military acknowledged carrying out the airstrike, claiming that its operation targeted a senior Hamas operative and other militants allegedly using the hospital as a command centre for military activities.

However, the Israeli military did not provide publicly available evidence to substantiate its claim that Hamas operatives were using the medical facility for military purposes.

Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups of operating from civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, allegations that have remained a major source of controversy throughout the conflict.

Journalists who visited the scene reported significant structural damage to sections of the hospital, particularly parts of the building’s second floor, following the bombardment.

Located in Khan Younis, Nasser Hospital remains one of the few medical facilities still providing essential healthcare services in Gaza, where years of conflict have severely damaged the healthcare system and left medical workers struggling with limited resources.

The hospital has previously experienced military operations and attacks, including a 2025 incident that claimed the lives of five local journalists.

The latest strike has further raised concerns about the safety of medical facilities and healthcare workers operating in the Palestinian territory, where thousands of civilians continue to face the consequences of the prolonged conflict.

The broader war began on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel that killed approximately 1,200 people and resulted in the abduction of 251 others.

Since the outbreak of hostilities, more than 74,600 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in Gaza, according to figures released by the territory’s Health Ministry.

Although a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States took effect in October 2025, intermittent Israeli military strikes and gunfire have continued across the territory.

Israeli forces reportedly maintain control over at least 60 per cent of Gaza, while the humanitarian situation remains critical for residents affected by the ongoing hostilities.

Health authorities in Gaza have disclosed that at least 1,622 people have been killed since the ceasefire took effect, while five Israeli soldiers have also died during the same period.

The latest attack on Nasser Hospital has renewed international concerns over the fragile ceasefire, civilian casualties and the protection of healthcare facilities amid continuing tensions between Israel and Hamas.