An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed multiple people, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting at least eight fatalities and later statements citing 14 dead. The casualties included journalists and healthcare workers. Four journalists were named among the dead: Hossam al-Masri (Reuters), Mohammed Salama (Al Jazeera), Mariam Abu Daqa (Independent Arabic and Associated Press), and Moaz Abu Taha (NBC). The journalists were on a press coverage mission at the hospital, according to the Gaza media office. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. The incident follows weeks after Israel killed several Al Jazeera journalists, calling them "Hamas terrorists."
Gaza's Health Ministry said at least eight people were killed in an Israeli strike on the Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis. Journalists were reported to be among those killed, including those who had worked for Al Jazeera broadcaster and Reuters news agency. Al Jazeera later reported, citing the Gaza government's media office, that 14 people were killed in the strike in Khan Younis, including four journalists.
Reuters reported, citing Palestinian officials, that a cameraman and a photographer who had worked with the news agency were among the four. They were identified as: Hossam al-Masri, a photojournalist with Reuters news agency; Mohammed Salama, a photojournalist with Al Jazeera; Mariam Abu Daqa, who reported for outlets including the Independent Arabic and the Associated Press; and the Moaz Abu Taha, who worked with NBC network.
The journalists were on "a press coverage mission at Nasser Hospital," according to the media office of the Hamas-governed Palestinian territory. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. The reports come weeks after Israel killed a group of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, claiming they were "Hamas terrorists." To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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