An Israeli airstrike targeted Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, resulting in the death of a senior Hamas leader and numerous injuries, illustrating the ongoing violence in the region.
### Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital Claims Hamas Leader and Several Lives
### Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital Claims Hamas Leader and Several Lives
Israeli military operation results in significant casualties at Nasser Hospital as tensions escalate in Gaza.
The recent Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital claimed the life of Ismail Barhoum, a prominent Hamas figure, alongside his aide in the escalating conflict in Gaza. The strike occurred on Sunday evening, where Barhoum was being treated after sustaining injuries from a prior attack four days earlier.
The Israeli military reported that the strike was aimed at eliminating a significant Hamas operative utilizing the hospital grounds. They asserted that “precise munitions” were employed to minimize collateral damage. However, reports from the Hamas-controlled health ministry indicated that multiple civilians and medical staff were among the injured in the blast.
Post-attack footage confirmed a fire outbreak in the hospital, as rescue efforts were underway to address the devastating aftermath. Israel has previously accused Hamas of utilizing hospitals for military operations, an allegation the group denies.
Additionally, a separate Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis resulted in the death of another Hamas official, Salah al-Bardaweel, as violence continues to ramp up in the locale. According to local health authorities, at least 30 victims were recorded across Khan Younis and Rafah earlier that day prior to the hospital incident.
The Israeli military campaign, which restarted on March 18 following a two-month truce, has seen significant casualties. Since the onset of military actions, over 50,000 fatalities in Gaza have been reported by local health officials as tensions between Hamas and Israel rise. This recent flare-up follows Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths.
The Israeli military reported that the strike was aimed at eliminating a significant Hamas operative utilizing the hospital grounds. They asserted that “precise munitions” were employed to minimize collateral damage. However, reports from the Hamas-controlled health ministry indicated that multiple civilians and medical staff were among the injured in the blast.
Post-attack footage confirmed a fire outbreak in the hospital, as rescue efforts were underway to address the devastating aftermath. Israel has previously accused Hamas of utilizing hospitals for military operations, an allegation the group denies.
Additionally, a separate Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis resulted in the death of another Hamas official, Salah al-Bardaweel, as violence continues to ramp up in the locale. According to local health authorities, at least 30 victims were recorded across Khan Younis and Rafah earlier that day prior to the hospital incident.
The Israeli military campaign, which restarted on March 18 following a two-month truce, has seen significant casualties. Since the onset of military actions, over 50,000 fatalities in Gaza have been reported by local health officials as tensions between Hamas and Israel rise. This recent flare-up follows Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths.
