@wecanwineverything: On August 25, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, that resulted in the deaths of approximately twenty people, including five journalists. The attack unfolded in two stages, with an initial missile striking the hospital’s upper floors, followed shortly by a second strike that hit rescuers, medical personnel, and journalists who had gathered at the scene. This “double-tap” tactic drew widespread condemnation, as it compounded the destruction and loss of life. Among those killed were five journalists: Hussam al-Masri of Reuters, Mariam Abu Dagga, a freelancer for the Associated Press, Mohammed Salama of Al Jazeera, Moaz Abu Taha, a freelance reporter for Reuters, and Ahmed Abu Aziz, who contributed to Middle East Eye and Quds News. Their deaths underscored the increasingly grave risks faced by members of the press covering the war in Gaza. In addition to the fatalities, dozens of people were injured, including patients and healthcare workers inside the hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as a “tragic mishap,” expressing regret while promising that the military would investigate. The IDF stated that the intended target had been a Hamas-operated surveillance camera reportedly placed on the hospital to monitor Israeli troop movements. However, no public evidence was presented to support this claim, and the strike’s execution raised serious concerns about proportionality and compliance with international humanitarian law. The international community, including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and multiple governments, condemned the strike. Human rights groups emphasized that attacks on medical facilities and journalists contravene the principles of civilian protection under the laws of war. The event has since intensified global scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and has deepened fears about the erosion of safeguards for both medical staff and the press in conflict zones. #Palestine #nasserhospital #fyp #Israel

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