Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, killing five journalists and dozens of Palestinians in an apparent double-tap attack that also hit rescuers. The killed journalists included Hussam al-Masri, Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammad Salama, Moaz Abu Taha, and Ahmed Abu Aziz, who died later of his injuries. Witnesses said the second strike occurred about 10 to 15 minutes after the first, hitting civil defense responders and medical staff; the second strike was captured live. Health officials reported at least 20 Palestinians killed overall and four hospital staff dead. Israel acknowledged the strike and said it is opening an inquiry, while double-tap strikes raise international law concerns.
The journalists were on the top floor of Nasser Hospital, the main hospital in southern Gaza, when Israel bombed them. Witnesses said that about 10 to 15 minutes later, as a group of civil defense workers responded to the attack, Israel bombed the hospital again, killing the medical workers as well. The hospital said that four of its staff had been killed.
Gaza officials confirmed the journalists' deaths. Hussam al-Masri, Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammad Salama, and Moaz Abu Taha were killed immediately, while Ahmed Abu Aziz later died of his injuries. The journalists have done work for numerous outlets, with Dagga having worked for The Associated Press; al-Masri for Reuters; Salama for Al Jazeera; Salama and Aziz for Middle East Eye; and more.
The second strike was captured on a live broadcast on . Double tap strikes violate international law, and have reportedly been increasingly used by Israeli forces in targeting Palestinian health workers in Gaza. Related Story Al-Sharif was hailed as the "voice" of Palestinians in Gaza, and was openly targeted by Israeli authorities. Israel acknowledged the strike, but said that it is opening an inquiry into the attack.
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