Israeli strike hits Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, six dead
The Nasser Hospital strike in Gaza’s Khan Younis hit a surgery building, and the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas fighters it accused of using the site as a headquarters.
An Israeli air strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed six people early on Thursday, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
The strike hit a building housing surgical wards and intensive care units at the Nasser Medical Complex, the largest hospital in southern Gaza.
The hospital’s director said two missiles were fired and only one exploded.
The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas armed wing commander and fighters it said used the hospital as a headquarters; Hamas rejects this.
Sources give different wounded figures, about 30 and at least 20, and independent checks are limited because Israel does not allow international news organisations into Gaza.