Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 8, health ministry says

Deir al-Balah(Gaza Strip), Aug 25: An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza’s main hospital Monday, killing at least eight people, Gaza’s health ministry said.

The victims on the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital were killed in a double-tap strike with one missile hitting first, then another moments later as rescue crews arrived, the ministry said.

Khan Younis’ Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza, has withstood raids and bombardment throughout 22 months of war, with officials citing critical shortages of supplies and staff.

Israel’s military did not immediately respond to questions about the strike.

Israeli strikes and raids on hospitals are not uncommon. Multiple hospitals have been struck or raided across the Gaza Strip, with Israel claiming its attacks had targeted militants operating inside the medical facilities, without providing evidence.

A June strike on Nasser Hospital killed three people and wounded 10, according to the health ministry. At the time, Israel’s military said it had targeted Hamas militants operating from a command and control centre inside the hospital.

The health ministry said Sunday that at least 62,686 Palestinians have been killed in the war. It does not distinguish between fighters and civillians but says around half have been women and children. The UN and independent experts consider it the most reliable source on war casualties. Israel disputes its figures but has not provided its own. (AP)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Brits, Luus fire South Africa Women to six-wicket win over New Zealand

Indore, Oct 6: Tazmin Brits hit a sublime 101...

BFI Cup: Ankushita, Arundhati strike gold; Husamuddin, Vishwanath enter men’s finals

Chennai, Oct 6: Former Youth World Champions Ankushita Boro...

Nepal’s death toll due to landslides and floods reaches 60

Kathmandu, Oct 6: The death toll in Nepal due...

3 dead as old residential building collapses

Gir Somnath (Gujarat), Oct 6: Three persons were killed...

Death toll in north Bengal landslides, floods rise to 28

Darjeeling/ Siliguri/ Kolkata, Oct 6: The toll in the...

Elections in Bihar on Nov 6, 11

New Delhi, Oct 6: Bihar will go to polls...

Surge in road mishaps: Minister calls for stricter traffic rules in Ri-Bhoi

Shillong, Oct 6: Two back-to-back fatal road mishaps within...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories