GAZA — An Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people, including a surgeon, and injured 28 others, according to the hospital director.
The attack took place early on Thursday at the hospital in Khan Younis. The strike caused major damage to the surgical department and several floors of the building.
Dr Rizk Abu Shaira, a 52-year-old general surgeon, was among those killed. Some of the victims were patients who were receiving treatment at the hospital.
The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander and other fighters at the hospital. However, it did not provide evidence to support its claims.
The attack forced four hospital departments to suspend their services, including surgery, radiology, laboratory services and inpatient surgical care.
Nasser Hospital is one of the few major medical facilities still operating in Gaza. The latest attack has further affected healthcare services in a region already facing severe shortages of medical supplies and treatment facilities.
Hospitals and medical staff are protected under international humanitarian law. However, this protection can be affected if a medical facility is used for military purposes.
The attack has raised further concerns about the safety of patients and healthcare workers in Gaza.
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