The Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, located in the Gaza Strip, claimed six lives and injured twenty others in the early hours of Thursday. This attack also included the well-known Ghazni surgeon, Raziq Abushireh, who lost his life in this incident.
Details of the Attack and Damage Caused
According to Mahmoud Basel, spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense Services, the attack targeted the surgical department of Nasser Hospital and caused significant damage to the building. Videos released from inside the hospital show severe destruction and debris scattered throughout the rooms. The injured were barely pulled from the rubble and were transported on stretchers while others assisted them.
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Firefighters were also working to rescue the victims from the site. Several bodies were seen being carried out in this incident.
Reactions and Political Dimensions
A Hamas spokesperson described this attack as a "war crime" and stated that Israel has continuously escalated its assaults in the region. On the other hand, Israel claims that Hamas is attempting to regroup and rebuild its arsenal. Hamas also adheres to a one-year ceasefire agreement and accuses Israel of undermining this agreement.
According to reports from Gaza health officials, at least 1,600 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israeli attacks on Gaza since the ceasefire agreement. In contrast, Israel has reported that four of its soldiers have also been killed in these conflicts.
Gaza health officials estimate that since the start of Israeli attacks on Gaza in October 2023, over 74,000 people have been killed. These attacks began following an armed assault by Hamas forces on southern Israel that resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people.
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