An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip has reportedly killed at least 15 people, among whom are four international journalists. Those identified include a Reuters cameraman, an Associated Press freelance reporter, and two journalists from Al Jazeera and NBC respectively. The strike was followed by another as rescuers arrived to assist, compounding the tragedy.
Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with grey smoke rising from the upper floors of the hospital. Videos from the site captured the intensity of the moment, displaying panicked individuals fleeing amidst the sound of ambulance sirens. Notably, as a doctor presented bloodied clothing to journalists on-site, a subsequent strike transpired, illustrating the perilous environment.
The casualties included not just journalists, but also a member of the local Civil Defence, further emphasizing the dire impact of ongoing hostilities in the region. The Israeli military and government officials have yet to comment on this specific incident, which is part of the escalating violence in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict that has claimed numerous lives.
