The United Nations has condemned a double strike on a Gaza hospital that killed at least 20 people, including health workers, journalists, and emergency responders. The strikes targeted the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, which is regularly used by reporters for live streaming.
Israel’s military initially said its troops identified a camera operated by Hamas in the area of the hospital that was being used to observe IDF activities. However, no evidence has been provided to support this claim, and Israel did not explain why the first strike was followed by a second minutes later.
At least five journalists were killed, including Mohammad Salama, who worked for Al Jazeera, and Hussam Al-Masri, who worked for Reuters. Four health workers were also killed, and one crew member of Gaza’s Civil Defense organization died in the strike.
The UN Human Rights Office has demanded an independent investigation into the attack, calling for accountability and justice. Global outrage over the attack continues to deepen, with countries including Canada, the UK, Germany, and France condemning the strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the deaths as a “tragic mishap,” but critics argue that his government is more interested in conquering Gaza than securing a hostage deal and ceasefire. A nationwide rally was held in Tel Aviv on Monday, with protesters calling for a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
The Israeli military has repeatedly bombed and raided hospitals and medical facilities since the start of the war, claiming Hamas uses them for military purposes. The government is currently reviewing its plan to occupy Gaza City, and negotiations with Qatari and Egyptian mediators over a hostage release proposal are stalled.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/26/middleeast/idf-nasser-hospital-gaza-war-protest-latam-intl