Two strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed at least 15 people, including journalists, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Reuters reported that contractor Hussam al-Masri was killed and contractor Hatem Khaled was injured, and requested urgent medical assistance. The Associated Press confirmed the death of 33-year-old visual journalist Mariam Dagga, who had freelanced for AP and frequently worked from Nasser Hospital. Israel said it carried out a strike "in the area of the hospital" and will launch an initial inquiry. Israel's military chief has reportedly urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a hostage deal. Investigations and requests for more information are ongoing.
The Reuters news agency has called on Gaza and Israel authorities to provide more information on the death of a journalist who had worked with the agency and the injury of another. "We are devastated to learn of the death of Reuters contractor Hussam al-Masri and injuries to another of our contractors, Hatem Khaled, in Israeli strikes on the Nasser hospital in Gaza today," a Reuters spokesperson said in a statement. "We are urgently seeking more information and have asked authorities in Gaza and Israel to help us get urgent medical assistance for Hatem," the spokesperson added.
Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in the south killed at least 15 people, including journalists Israel says it carried out a strike 'in the area of the hospital' and will launch an 'initial inquiry' Israel's military chief has reportedly called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a hostage deal
The Associated Press (AP) news agency said in a statement that it was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Mariam Dagga. The 33-year-old visual journalist had freelanced for the agency since the start of the war, the AP said. She frequently based herself at Nasser hospital, most recently reporting on the doct
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